The Tiniest Duel

I’m not sure if the bird recognized the wasp, or if the wasp acknowledged the hummer. But, these images make me feel as if the theme music from the Rocky movie is playing in the background!

This female Ruby throated hummingbird approaches the nectar feeder.

The wasp approaches from the opposite side.

They size up their competition.

Hummer goes high when the wasp goes low.

The duel takes a turn around the feeder.

There’s the stare-down!

Eventually curiosity subsides, and they decide to share the space.