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Is this normal behavior?

15 years ago

This little thing just sits at the feeder, looking around and sipping now and then. I think it's female (ruby throated). She will allow a male to drink, but eventually chases him away.

She looks so disheveled,and camps out til 8:30 p.m. I'm used to the hummers that come and go quickly. Is this a territorial thing? Sometimes I wonder if she's sick.

What do you think?

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Comments (4)

ctnchpr
15 years ago
Sounds and looks normal to me.
cindjo2
15 years ago
She is claiming that feeder as her own... surprised that she allows any other Hummer's there at all, even for a second or two.. mighty nice of her. ;)
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PaulDavid63
15 years ago
Normal, but if you only have 1-3 birds that is a slight problem because the dominate bird will chase the others off. Once you get 4 plus birds it will be more difficult for one bird to keep them run off. As he chases one another will sneak in for lunch.
bedelia
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for all the comments. She's not sitting much anymore, and takes turns with the male feeding. Haven't seen a fight yet this year, but did last year. Wish I could have more than 1 or 2, but never get a lot.

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