On Guard In the Pines
by Marcia Breznay
Title
On Guard In the Pines
Artist
Marcia Breznay
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Photograph - Photograph
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This male Anna Hummingbird waits and watches in the pine tree as he guards the feeder. He is ready to chase off any other hummingbird that tries to feed.
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Even small birds can have bad tempers, as any backyard birder who feeds hummingbirds well knows. These tiny birds can have the biggest attitudes, and hummingbird aggression can be both entertaining to watch and a problem for other hummingbirds at backyard feeders when one aggressive bird may chase many others away from the feeding area.
Aggressive behavior is typically strongest in late spring or early summer when the birds are claiming territory and defending nests, but the angriest hummingbirds may still be aggressive well into the fall as they defend prime feeding territories to prepare for migration. Male hummingbirds are often more aggressive at feeders while females show more aggression near their nests, but with both genders, this angry bird behavior can be amazing to witness.- About.com
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November 6th, 2013
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