You're telling me! I literally got buzzed twice yesterday by a ruby-throated hummingbird defending what he's steadfastly claimed as
HIS feeder in my backyard. He's even managed to scare off a mixed flock of finches and sparrows preening and napping on my fence -- no doubt, they were as startled as I was by his close proximity fly-by!
I have to bring my hummingbird feeder inside each night, unfortunately, because there's a family of
raccoons that raids any feeders (including the hummingbirds') left out overnight!