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View from my listening room.
Nice pic of the hummer at the feeder.Looks like ants have taken over the feeder. We got this thing that hangs above the feeder, then the feeder hangs on it. Got it at Lowe's for about $7, and it keeps the ants away. It works very well. We had a bad ant problem too. After I got that and hung it up, I watched the ants climb the shepherd's hook, going to the feeder hanging on it. When they got to the ant thing, they turned around and left. Haven't had a single ant on or in the feeder since.Also, it looks like you use the red colored liquid in the feeder? If so, don't! Do a search for hummingbirds online, and read up on them. They say the red stuff can harm the birds. The best stuff is a 4 to 1 mix of homemade (4 parts water, to 1 part table sugar). Heat the water, and pour in the sugar and stir. Hot water makes the sugar dissolve better. Let it cool, and put in the feeder. The birds love it, and it won't harm them. You should also clean the feeder every time you change the liquid (about every three to four days, depending on how hot it is). It will mildew, inside feeder, and liquid will ferment and birds won't drink. If you want them to keep coming, take care of them. They are worth the trouble. Sorry to get long-winded, but passing along what I've leaned about them.
Thanks for the tips and advice. I will follow-up on it. Ant Free, Red Dye Free, Mildew Free! These little birds are really incredible, and it seems extremely territorial as well. They really compete for the feeder, and a dominant male attempts to chase off all trespassers, while a pack of other hummers try to sneak to the feeder when he isn't' looking!