Tiny Tyrants
Jul 27, 2019 14:50:16 #
I'd be afraid to step onto my patio if these flying jewels were bigger. When they zoom by chasing each other, I can feel their wings, and on a number of occasions I've seen one stand on top of the other while giving the one on the ground a beating with that long, sharp bill. Mean but very endearing little imps, and I love sharing our yard with them. Tamron 150-600. Thanks for trying the DLs!
Jul 27, 2019 15:10:11 #
Really great. I've seen that rolling around on the ground battle too. Little guys/gals with the heart of a lion!
Jul 27, 2019 15:13:52 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Really great. I've seen that rolling around on the ground battle too. Little guys/gals with the heart of a lion!
Thank you so much, CPO. They certainly do put a lot of energy into defending a feeder. Seems it would be better if they just shared, but I'm not a hummer.
Jul 27, 2019 15:28:50 #
Jul 27, 2019 15:30:25 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Thank you so much, CPO. They certainly do put a lot of energy into defending a feeder. Seems it would be better if they just shared, but I'm not a hummer.
Yeah, I've always thought that too. But, as you say, I'm not a hummer.
I've always hoped to get some photos of the WWF hummers. Some day!Jul 27, 2019 16:57:23 #
These are exceptional shots, Donna. Where ever there are two hummingbirds, there is war!
Jul 27, 2019 18:51:30 #
Excellent shots, Donna. We don't have these delightful little birds down under. 
Jul 27, 2019 20:14:41 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Yeah, I've always thought that too. But, as you say, I'm not a hummer. I've always hoped to get some photos of the WWF hummers. Some day!
I've always hoped to get some photos of the WWF hummers. Some day! Jul 27, 2019 20:15:54 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
These are exceptional shots, Donna. Where ever there are two hummingbirds, there is war!
Thank you so much, Carol, and you are so right about the hummer wars. They defend their feeders sometimes violently.
Jul 27, 2019 20:17:40 #
DOOK wrote:
Excellent shots, Donna. We don't have these delightful little birds down under.
No, you don't, but you do have their 'cousins', the lovely honey eaters. Thanks so much, Earl.
Jul 27, 2019 21:45:14 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
I'd be afraid to step onto my patio if these flying jewels were bigger. When they zoom by chasing each other, I can feel their wings, and on a number of occasions I've seen one stand on top of the other while giving the one on the ground a beating with that long, sharp bill. Mean but very endearing little imps, and I love sharing our yard with them. Tamron 150-600. Thanks for trying the DLs!
My favorite subjects. Endearing, but not too smart. If they spent less time fighting they would all get more food. Of course when they migrate, I've counted twenty or more on one feeder. Necessity is a great peacemaker.
Jul 28, 2019 00:01:43 #
suci wrote:
My favorite subjects. Endearing, but not too smart. If they spent less time fighting they would all get more food. Of course when they migrate, I've counted twenty or more on one feeder. Necessity is a great peacemaker.
LOL You're so right, Janos, and you're very lucky to have so many at one feeder. I've never seen more than 2 at a time on ours. They'll feed for a while, realize they're not dining alone and attack.
Jul 28, 2019 05:54:59 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
I'd be afraid to step onto my patio if these flying jewels were bigger. When they zoom by chasing each other, I can feel their wings, and on a number of occasions I've seen one stand on top of the other while giving the one on the ground a beating with that long, sharp bill. Mean but very endearing little imps, and I love sharing our yard with them. Tamron 150-600. Thanks for trying the DLs!
Awesome shots Donna.
Jul 28, 2019 05:58:04 #
Jul 28, 2019 08:21:20 #
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