Hummingbird migration

[bassman284]

They're on the move! The last 3 days or so have seen a big influx of Ruby throats around my feeder. I say "around" because they spend more time fighting with each other than actually eating. Those boys do NOT like to share.

Yesterday I had 6 of them swirling around the feeder when one all of a sudden dropped down on the perch and started tanking up. The rest kept fighting and didn't seem to notice him.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Hummingbird migration

My feeder just emptied, that's all they're going to get for this year. Also seeing flocks of geese heading south.

 

[southkogs]

Re: Hummingbird migration

...Also seeing flocks of geese heading south.

Dangit ... gotta' get the shovel ready & plastic bags ready

 

[mommicked]

Re: Hummingbird migration

I'm amazed at how aggresive and physical hummingbird fights are sometimes.......they are so small and seemingly fragile.

 

[JB]

Re: Hummingbird migration

I am also seeing a few ruby throats and the intense wars they insist on. I usually have a huge swarm about the middle of this month.

This was two years ago on one of six feeders: