All the hummers want is the nectar. Sometimes they eat bugs, for nutrition. They don't even bother my fruits. I love how that sounds...my fruits...
Once the flower withers, they are on to the next newer flowers.
Are you sure another type of bird or some insect isn't doing the damage? Ants do a good job of dominating every plant in my yard, little black bugs like my peaches, the house finches love my cherries, and the friggin' rats love my nectarines. I can hardly wait to see what will love my bananas...
