I didn’t realize there was a wasp in this photo until I downloaded it. The hummingbird is keeping a close eye on the wasp – wasps and bees have been known to out-maneuver hummingbirds and sting them, resulting in death.
Maralee
The Hummingbird and the Wasp
Through My Lens 
Hope there wasn’t a fight 🙂
No – hummingbird was safe.
It is a brilliant coincidence! Great shot
Thanks. It was quite by accident and I was very happy to see it when I downloaded it.
Cool shot!
Thank you, Donna.
Looks like the air traffic controller slipped out to the bathroom for a second, causing a near collision in the skies over your garden, Maralee!
What a nice glimpse this image is into the perils of the daily life of a hummingbird.
The problem with hummingbird feeders is that that sugar water also attracts wasps. I haven’t had too many this year – some years there are a lot. They’re usually pretty saavy and can avoid the wasps. I’ve never seen one die yet and I hope I don’t.
Great capture, Maralee, and such fun to get good photobombs!