We usually have 3-4 hummingbirds throughout the summer, but we know that they are migrating when we have 10-20 zipping around the yard and fighting for the feeders. It's hard to catch photos of the ones zipping around but I was able to catch them around the feeders.
It is amazing to see them feeding from the same feeder. They are usually very territorial, but during migration they tend to share a little more freely, although you still see the 'war' going on!
I love to sit in the yard and watch the Hummingbird Dance as I like to call it. I'd love to be able to get a picture of that! I'll keep trying.
During this time of migration, I make my nectar stronger to give them added energy - 3 parts water to 1 part sugar. When they get to the coast of Texas, they will fly 500 miles across the Gulf to Central America, taking approximately 22 hours.
They are truly amazing creatures!
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