Juvenile Ruby Throat?

[Anita Rakestraw]

I noticed this guy around our feeders the latter part of the summer and wondered if he is a juvenile ruby throat just getting his throat feathers?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I think you are right, looks like a juvenile male.

[Anita Rakestraw]

Thanks, Axel.

[John Chardine]

BTW Anita this is a wonderful image of a young rubythroat. Love the sharpness in the eye. Seems like a good candidate for Avian Wild and Free!

[Anita Rakestraw]

Why, thank you, John!