Could someone tell me if Rufous Hummingbirds would be nesting now or if
they're always territorial? We have one visiting our hummingbird feeder
and he's always patrolling his territory on that side of the house. A
few minutes ago, I was watering some plants far on the other side of the
house. Kneeling next to one pot with a hose, I heard what sounded like
the world's biggest yellow jacket coming for me. I kind of sucked down
and it passed. I looked up and there was "our" hummingbird, hovering up
above me and to my left. Then he made pass number two. This time, he
was close enough that I could feel the breeze from his wings. He
hovered again, apparently with the greatest satisfaction at the response
he'd engendered and then took off. If they're nesting now, I'd like to
move the pots if possible so that I don't cause any stress. If he's
being normally territorial, I guess he'll eventually figure out that I
mean him no harm. Help!!?!

Bryn Kildow
Olympia, WA
tracker99 at foxinternet.net