Hummers and Hornets: I noticed hornets hanging around my hummingbird feeders chasing off the birds. Here are a few photos I took showing the interaction. Although they do add to the...

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

I noticed hornets hanging around my hummingbird feeders chasing off the birds. Here are a few photos I took showing the interaction. Although they do add to the photos.

I am not a fan of hornets, so I have begun an "a-salt" campaign with my "Bug-A-Salt" gun to discourage their presence.

Steve

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DRam11 Loc: Polson, MT

Nice shots. We have the same problem here.

Amator21 Loc: California

slcarn wrote:

I noticed hornets hanging around my hummingbird feeders chasing off the birds. Here are a few photos I took showing the interaction. Although they do add to the photos.

I am not a fan of hornets, so I have begun an "a-salt" campaign with my "Bug-A-Salt" gun to discourage their presence.

Steve

Very nice captures. I hope all survive! I am, myself not fond of wasps but they probably have a role in the overall picture!
Poul.

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

Beautiful shots

rv8striker Loc: St. Louis, MO area

Thanks for sharing a fantastic set!

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

slcarn wrote:

I noticed hornets hanging around my hummingbird feeders chasing off the birds. Here are a few photos I took showing the interaction. Although they do add to the photos.

I am not a fan of hornets, so I have begun an "a-salt" campaign with my "Bug-A-Salt" gun to discourage their presence.

Steve

Interesting shoot. Stinging insects are hummers' greatest fear. The little birds know their size makes it impossible to withstand the toxic shock of a sting. They fight each other but run from insects with stingers. Unusual to see both in close proximity.

hettmoe Loc: Rural ND

Very nice!

Markag

Amazing shots. Thanks.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

slcarn wrote:

I noticed hornets hanging around my hummingbird feeders chasing off the birds. Here are a few photos I took showing the interaction. Although they do add to the photos.

I am not a fan of hornets, so I have begun an "a-salt" campaign with my "Bug-A-Salt" gun to discourage their presence.

Steve

Great set! Same here. Noted an Anna’s “head butting” the wasps-Mason Wasps mostly- so he could get at the feeder. Thanx for sharing!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

slcarn wrote:

I noticed hornets hanging around my hummingbird feeders chasing off the birds. Here are a few photos I took showing the interaction. Although they do add to the photos.

I am not a fan of hornets, so I have begun an "a-salt" campaign with my "Bug-A-Salt" gun to discourage their presence.

Steve

There's always competition 🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

DRam11 wrote:

Nice shots. We have the same problem here.

Thanks for your comments. I didn't have this problem until this year, must be the year of the hornets (or wasps).
Steve

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

Amator21 wrote:

Very nice captures. I hope all survive! I am, myself not fond of wasps but they probably have a role in the overall picture!
Poul.

Poul,
Thanks for your comments.

The ones that hang out in my mailbox usually don't make it, but these just seem to move on when there is no sugar water on the outside of the feeder.

Steve

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

photophly wrote:

Beautiful shots

Thanks for looking and for your comments.
Steve

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

rv8striker wrote:

Thanks for sharing a fantastic set!

Thank you for your comments.
Steve

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

davidrb wrote:

Interesting shoot. Stinging insects are hummers' greatest fear. The little birds know their size makes it impossible to withstand the toxic shock of a sting. They fight each other but run from insects with stingers. Unusual to see both in close proximity.

Thank you for your very interesting comments. I didn't think about their risk around these insects, but it makes sense.

Steve