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Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Yellow Jacket

I had no idea that the Yellow Jacket hornet was in this shot until I uploaded it to the computer. When I took the shot, I just assumed the Hummer was flying off after finishing drinking, but in reality she was probably trying to get out of the hornet's way. I usually only get a few hornets this time of year, so they don't pose too much of a problem for the Hummers. The Hummers know enough to stay out of their way anyway!

Sturgis, MI

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Uploaded on September 6, 2014
Taken on September 6, 2014