How to stop a San Jose hummingbird bully from driving away other birds

DEAR JOAN: I have a hummingbird with a red head that sits atop the feeder and chases away any other birds that come to feed.

How can I make him stop or chase him away?

— Harry N., San Jose

DEAR HARRY: Your little bully bird is most likely a male Anna’s hummer. The male’s head is covered in red feathers, and the Anna’s hummingbird is a permanent resident of the Bay Area, finding our warmer winters preferable to a long migration.

I love hummingbirds. Just seeing one can brighten my day instantly...