Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,740 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Acadian Flycatcher: observations by month (U.S.)
About Acadian Flycatcher
The Acadian flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is a small insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Acadian Flycatcher by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 403 | April | Apr–May |
| Maryland | 385 | May | May–Jun |
| Tennessee | 288 | May | May–Jun |
| Virginia | 282 | May | May–Jul |
| Florida | 243 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Ohio | 235 | May | May–Jul |
| North Carolina | 193 | May | May–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 188 | May | May–Jul |
| Louisiana | 179 | September | Aug–Sep |
| South Carolina | 174 | May | May–Jul |
| Georgia | 126 | May | May–Jun |
| Illinois | 111 | May | May–Jul |
| Alabama | 96 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Missouri | 87 | May | May–Jun |
| New York | 84 | May | May–Jun |
| Kentucky | 81 | June | May–Jul |
| Michigan | 64 | May | May–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 62 | May | May–Jul |
| Indiana | 60 | May | May–Jul |
| Arkansas | 55 | May | May–Jul |
| Mississippi | 50 | September | Sep–Oct |
| New Jersey | 47 | May | May–Jun |
| Minnesota | 40 | June | May–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 31 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Delaware | 29 | May | May–May |
| District of Columbia | 28 | May | May–Jul |
| West Virginia | 25 | May | May–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 22 | May | May–May |
| Iowa | 19 | June | May–Jun |
| Kansas | 18 | May | May–Jul |
| Connecticut | 12 | May | May–Jun |
| Nebraska | 7 | May | May–Jul |
| Colorado | 5 | May | May–May |
| Rhode Island | 5 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Eastern Phoebe
Black Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Vermilion Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Acadian Flycatcher?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Acadian Flycatcher most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Maryland, Tennessee.