The dynamics around the hummingbird feeders change quite a bit after the Rufous arrive from their migration around mid March. (Its a long way from Central America and S Mexico ... Though smaller than the Anna's, the Rufous are faster and very aggressive. Its all about the territory and the Rufous do a great job of muscling in on the feeders and taking over. The 2 species only seem to get along during the last hour of light before darkness sets in, when all hummingbirds need to fill up the nectar tank in order to survive the night. At that time you will often see both species mixed in and feeding seriously before bed!
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