Helicopter Bird

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helicopter bird, photograhy, postaday, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

This year I have been late putting out our hummingbird feeder. I was reminded last week by a hummingbird that flew around the regular feeder and buzzed me as I was standing near it. Got the message, helicopter bird!

For the past few days, he has been monopolizing the feeder, chasing away a female that could not even land on it. How would he find a mate with that kind of behavior?

Early this morning, I took the following shots of this handsome fellow, very regal in demeanor as you can see.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird arriving at feeder.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird: Aaahhh! That tasted good!