Even in super slo-mo, they're still too fast.

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The neighborhood male Rufous is such a bully to the other hummingbirds and also more skittish around me, so this was a surprise. I'm sure he's furious he has to eat from my hand.

Also, finally figured out the high-speed setting so the wings are less strobey.

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Took some time, but I finally bribed one into being my friend. She still won't land on my hand though... hand the awkward "where do I perch" tap dance she's doing.

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"Oh, new restaurant! Wait... no, too much interaction with the staff."

We should all be this discerning.

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90% of the time they avoid me. 99% of the time they're at war with each other. But a three-way armistice is called at dusk - they wouldn't even wait for me to hang the feeder after refilling it.

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