Hummingbirds Fighting

Among the various colorado hummingbirds pictures were two frames that appeared to capture a mid-air hummingbird fight! Unfortunately, they are a bit outa focus, but it certainly appears that there is some hummingbird fighting going on as can be seen below - unknown if they are actually fighting over nectar or just playing. I've also included a closeup of the talons gripping the humming bird feeder and finally, a picture of what appears to be dueling hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds are facing each other in flight

Hummingbirds fighting in background?
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Getting a sip of sugar water

Closeup of the hummingbird talons
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Dueling Hummingbirds (?)

Not quite touching
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