Birdfeeders

The most aggressive bird to visit your backyard will be the hummingbird. They may be tiny, but they are fierce in their defense of a food source. They can be seen regularly swooping back and forth in front of a competing bird or even dive-bombing it. When at the hummingbird feeder, they will aggressively chase away any other visitors. It is a regular sight to see them chasing each other from the hummingbird feeders. If the competition becomes too intense, it is a good idea to hang another feeder within a few feet of the first one. I have a friend who has put up 4 hummingbird feeders and during the middle of the summer, still has extreme competition at them. How many hummingbirds visit your yard can vary from year to year, so start the spring with one hummingbird feeder and add more as needed.