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"Deuce"
This week brought only 36 sightings of adult males, down from over 60 a week ago. Females and juveniles are still plentiful, though. It's easy to see evidence that this juvenile is a male just starting to molt into his red male gorget.

"I call him Deuce."  

Crystal R. in Mayfield, Kentucky (September 30, 2013) 

Young male Rubythroat named "Deuce"
Photo: Crystal Rogers

 

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