Rufous confrontation
An encounter at the feeder had both these Rufous Hummingbirds fanning their tails. The action was quick and full of chatter as they each tried to intimidate the other. The Rufous migration south this year has finally subsided and left our garden void of their confrontational action and sound. It is being replaced, however, by the cheerful sounds of songbirds. A much more peaceful scene than the frantic activity of the hummers--but how we'll miss them!
Rufous confrontation
An encounter at the feeder had both these Rufous Hummingbirds fanning their tails. The action was quick and full of chatter as they each tried to intimidate the other. The Rufous migration south this year has finally subsided and left our garden void of their confrontational action and sound. It is being replaced, however, by the cheerful sounds of songbirds. A much more peaceful scene than the frantic activity of the hummers--but how we'll miss them!