Try to remember that hawks are natural predators. This is what they must do to survive. If you still feel guilty about tricking a bird into becoming prey, movethe feeder closer to shrubs and trees that they can use as escape cover. You might also discontinue feeding for a while so the hawk will move on. A hummingbird feeder can be placed anytime during that period.
Most hummers occur in Missouri during the spring and fall migratory periods.
September is typically the most satisfying month to feed hummers. There is no evidence that feeding will delay their migration. Sometimes the placement of a light surface behind the window will lessen the reflectivity of the window just enough to make the bird stop. Frightening objects, such as artificial owls or snakes, wind socks or chimes, may work. Window fighting usuallyoccurs during only a week or two in spring and summer.35 6.