I was watching a pair of female ruby throats toady at my brother's home and observed some fascinating behavior. The two females were flying in front of each other, mirroring height and side to side changes. Two ot three times they did hit each other, but I saw none of the bombing runs that the males make. Several times during this period both perched and fed at the feeder at the same time Has anyone else observed this? I can't find anything on territorial behavior except male challenges. I wondered if this might be female expression of territorial protection.
Beth
Humming bird behavior
Hmmm, that's a new one Beth. I've seen two hummers gender unknown, feed at the same feeder, and I've seen them fly together, but not specifically like that. Maybe someone with more experience will come along and give us some clues.
~Sunny
Dont' know much about behavior. I saw a very young male vigourously defending a feeder this summer. Think my hummers are gone south. Saw just one yesterday. Will keep 2 feeders out for the winter...I still have lots of flowers for those southbound. Elaine
Beth, Does it sort of look like their playing tag? I had a lot of juvies around this summer seemingly doing what looked like a fast rough form of tag. Their really fascinating to watch.