Hummer and Red

It was late afternoon when Hummer arrived at her feeder. This lovely young Hummingbird had spent most of the summer in my garden, thriving on nectar from Hosta and Monarda blossoms. I switched up the feeder to give her an extra boost for her journey south.

Upon arrival she became anxious as the Red Squirrel had also arrived at the bird squirrel feeder which was too near to hers.

She hovered at hers, watching his antics with side-eye. That girl was curious! She spent minutes hovering 8 – 10 “ from his face no matter his position at the feeder.

He finally gave up and landed on the Walnut tree. That was not far enough for Hummer. She chased him around the tree trunk, up and down, and sideways. Always hovering and staring at him. He finally said to himself I’m outta here and scurried up the tree and into the hedge.

Dear Hummer returned to her feeder and drank until she was full then flew off. I couldn’t help but think way to go girl! You stood your ground and showed him who was boss. How interesting it was to witness this exchange.

Next year I’ll place feeders further apart, just so there isn’t a rumble in my jungle. :)