Hummingbirds also like to feed where there is shelter nearby, such as trees, vines, and other shrubs. That s the most fun of all. Remember too, hummingbirds are quite territorial and can be very aggressive when feeding, especially the males. You may see them fighting at your feeders, but if they get overly aggressive, you can usually solve this problem by hanging several feeders in different areas of your yard. They will soon decide which one they like the best and usually stick to that one.
Early fall is a great time to hang out a commercial feeder or two.
When your flowers begin to dwindle and fade, as they do in many colder areas in late August or mid-September, your hummingbirds will appreciate finding nectar still available to them until they start to migrate. Many hummingbirds begin to migrate south from cold northern climes as early as mid-August. If their trip is long and nectar from flowers is scarce along the way, they may die of starvation before they reach their southern destination. Don t be afraid to leave your feeders out for these traveling jewels of the sky as late as October, especially if you live in a cold northern region. Their God-given instincts tell them they must continue on their journey.