Our hummingbird feeder was well used and needed refilling every 24 hours. It was fun to watch.
But then…
A hummingbird bully* appeared, chasing any hummingbird that tried to feed. After a day or two of raucous activity, the feeder now rarely has a hummingbird visitor. And those, not for long.
One web site counseled to enjoy the fight rather than the feeding.
Several other web sites said to have multiple feeders, some out of sight of the others.
I miss our hummingbirds.
This has also made me think about the dark side of humans. How often does someone destroy something, not wanting it for himself or herself, insuring no one can use it. Pride? Control? Envy? Greed? It definitely is easier to destroy than build.
Alas.
If anyone has a solution for hummingbird bullies, please let me know!
*A nicer web site called them “hummingbird-feeder-guardians.”
