I had just put it back my hummingbird feeder after filling it with nectar and the wire holding it up broke. A hummingbird came within inches of me. It must have been waiting for the sugar water. The hummingbirds liked this feeder. I had a second one set up fifteen feet away and they never used that one. I did discover the top of my feeder came off and I looped a wire through the whole (???hole), made a knot and attached the end of the wire to the end of a broken dog leash and then was in business. I was thrilled I had fixed my hummingbird feeder.
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The hummingbird was feisty. Despite at least an half a dozen bees who were hovering over the feeder, it was determined to sip nectar. Its rear feathers expanded fan-like in an aggressive motion in response to the “invaders” to its personal space. It was determined to get its share of sugar water. I watched this scene from my large living room window with a bit of fascination. The hummingbird would not be deterred by the swarming bees. It was going to get its drink anyway.
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I put out a fresh supply of sugar water for the hummingbirds fully aware it is probably the last time for 2010. It is already September 5 and I expect any day the last hummingbird will come and the summer will be over. It is becoming too cold for them and they have a long journey ahead of them.
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