Hummingbirds Duel at Lightning-Fast Speed, Jousting in the Air—Here Are the Photos

Hummingbirds Duel at Lightning-Fast Speed, Jousting in the Air—Here Are the Photos
Hummingbirds skirmish over access to a bird feeder on Craig Emmerich's acreage near Minneapolis in late August. Courtesy of Craig Emmerich
Michael Wing
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The airspace within photographer Craig Emmerich’s back 40 acres has turned into something of a battle zone this summer, as migrating hummingbirds have been spectacularly dueling over access to his bird feeders.

Acting quickly, the homeowner, who lives in western Wisconsin just outside Minneapolis, managed to capture on camera some of their lightning-fast parries and counter-ripostes.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.