Nature The Backyard Bully

The Backyard Bully · **2 Likes**

Don't let his handsome good looks fool you. He is an ornery little beast who spends all of his waking hours chasing the poor, hapless black chinned hummingbird out of the yard.

**Sailor** · 04-05-2022, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Don't let his handsome good looks fool you. He is an ornery little beast who spends all of his waking hours chasing the poor, hapless black chinned hummingbird out of the yard.

Terrific shot, Todd. I've noticed hummingbirds are as combative as they are small. I've seen altercations in our back yard that remind me of movies featuring WWII dog fighting!

Jer

**ToddK** · 04-05-2022, 06:45 AM

Thanks Jer! Yes, they are really good fliers and have unbelievable maneuverability. It is a wonder how they stay in such control at high speeds.

**MikeNArk** · 04-05-2022, 06:53 AM

Even when you don't see this guy, he's hanging out somewhere close by to launch an attack on any trespassers. Placement of an extra feeder away from this area may be necessary to give other birds a chance to feed. Of course a new bully may show up there also. Nice capture. This ones red throat shows up nicely.

**ToddK** · 04-05-2022, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Even when you don't see this guy, he's hanging out somewhere close by to launch an attack on any trespassers. Placement of an extra feeder away from this area may be necessary to give other birds a chance to feed. Of course a new bully may show up there also. Nice capture. This ones red throat shows up nicely.

Thanks Mike! My next-door neighbors have a feeder, but I don't see them over there much. I guess they like the high-quality sugar water that I provide better.

I had two feeders in Norcal, and there was a male that wore himself to a frazzle flying back and forth to defend both of them. However, the other hummers were smart enough to slip in when he was drawn off by another one.

**angkymac** · 04-05-2022, 06:56 PM

You picture the very epitome of an obnoxious pugilist--he looks the very part!
Really good shot of him.
And I see that you cannot let the fences alone--really good image of that one too!

Angky.

**ToddK** · 04-07-2022, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by angkymac

You picture the very epitome of an obnoxious pugilist--he looks the very part!
Really good shot of him.
And I see that you cannot let the fences alone--really good image of that one too!
Angky.

Thanks Angky! As you know, I am never one to miss an opportunity to photograph a fence.

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04-05-2022, 05:55 AM	#2
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Originally posted by ToddK Don't let his handsome good looks fool you. He is an ornery little beast who spends all of his waking hours chasing the poor, hapless black chinned hummingbird out of the yard. Terrific shot, Todd. I've noticed hummingbirds are as combative as they are small. I've seen altercations in our back yard that remind me of movies featuring WWII dog fighting! Jer

04-05-2022, 06:45 AM	#3
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532 Original Poster	Thanks Jer! Yes, they are really good fliers and have unbelievable maneuverability. It is a wonder how they stay in such control at high speeds.

04-05-2022, 06:53 AM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124	Even when you don't see this guy, he's hanging out somewhere close by to launch an attack on any trespassers. Placement of an extra feeder away from this area may be necessary to give other birds a chance to feed. Of course a new bully may show up there also. Nice capture. This ones red throat shows up nicely.

04-05-2022, 06:57 AM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Even when you don't see this guy, he's hanging out somewhere close by to launch an attack on any trespassers. Placement of an extra feeder away from this area may be necessary to give other birds a chance to feed. Of course a new bully may show up there also. Nice capture. This ones red throat shows up nicely. Thanks Mike! My next-door neighbors have a feeder, but I don't see them over there much. I guess they like the high-quality sugar water that I provide better. I had two feeders in Norcal, and there was a male that wore himself to a frazzle flying back and forth to defend both of them. However, the other hummers were smart enough to slip in when he was drawn off by another one.

04-05-2022, 06:56 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962	You picture the very epitome of an obnoxious pugilist--he looks the very part! Really good shot of him. And I see that you cannot let the fences alone--really good image of that one too! Angky.

04-07-2022, 08:42 AM	#7
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac You picture the very epitome of an obnoxious pugilist--he looks the very part! Really good shot of him. And I see that you cannot let the fences alone--really good image of that one too! Angky. Thanks Angky! As you know, I am never one to miss an opportunity to photograph a fence.