Hummingbird at Feeder

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Submitted by Garden One on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 21:20
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This female Ruby-throated Hummingbird is lovely in her own way.  Although, she's 'drab' compared to the male because of her duller green coat.  She is larger than the male, but is timid so she's easily intimidated at the feeder.  A lot of males are very aggressive, and will fight any other male or female away from his territorial feeder.  Even his own mate!  When it's time to fatten up for the winter flight, she becomes very territorial at the feeders, also.  The Ruby Throated Hummer is migratory, and usually winters in Mexico, or as far away as South America and the West Indies. Hummingbird at Feeder
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I am obsessed with them!

Submitted by skbeal on Mon, 09/29/2008 - 16:10.
I love them too! I have 5 feeders up, and they fight like crazy, and the males aren't the only ones who engage in territorial warfare. The females are just as bad....I love having them around. They are so much fun to watch.....they are so entertaining. We are supposed to have 14 varieties here, but I know that I haven't seen that many.............I will sure miss them when they leave!

Susan,The Assistant Administrator, the Texas Yankee and the Texas Rangerette.

Love them too!

Submitted by tnchatter on Mon, 09/29/2008 - 15:03.
My son hung our feeder right outside our patio, so we see their territorial warfare too! They're something to watch! tnchatter

Looking thru all the photos

Submitted by ayla45019 on Mon, 09/29/2008 - 10:19.
and enjoying them all. This is outstanding and so informative. We have hummingbirds kissing our morning glories when in bloom just been here almost 18 months so getting acclimated to all that nature has to offer. Thanks for sharing.

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