Karen Its takes some time and then location could play a part.. But increasing your hummer habitat should help ,, more feeders possibly spaced on opposite sides of the house where there might be less fighting. Then of course some good hummer plants will attract a bigger crowd too. As for the type of plants that work best for hummers is up for debate and that is best left for another thread.

Yes, they can be around and never even be noticed. I've only seen our resident brown creeper once this winter. The little fellows can actually hide under loose bark. Great capture.

Had them nesting and successfully raised a batch at least a month ago,...seems male is every day at the nesting box shouting to attract a mate,...doesn't he knows breeding is over! I don't really get what's going on. Have them for years but never seen them have two broods.

They eat the same food. tj