Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) is in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 17,440 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 Ash-throated Flycatcher: observations by month (U.S.)
About Ash-throated Flycatcher
The ash-throated flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It breeds in desert scrub, riparian forest, brushy pastures and open woodland from the western United States to central Mexico. It is a short-distance migrant, retreating from most of the U.S. and northern and central Mexico, spending the winter from southern Mexico to Honduras. This bird is also prone to wander, with single birds often seen outside its normal breeding range as...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Ash-throated Flycatcher by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10,012 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Arizona | 2,439 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Texas | 2,174 | April | Apr–Jun |
| New Mexico | 874 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Nevada | 310 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Utah | 289 | May | May–Jul |
| Colorado | 232 | May | May–Jul |
| Florida | 229 | January | Dec–Feb |
| Oregon | 222 | May | May–Jul |
| Louisiana | 76 | January | Nov–Jan |
| New York | 70 | November | Nov–Dec |
| Maryland | 66 | November | Nov–Dec |
| Massachusetts | 55 | January | Nov–Jan |
| Oklahoma | 52 | May | May–Jul |
| Washington | 45 | June | May–Aug |
| Virginia | 41 | November | Nov–Jan |
| Pennsylvania | 38 | November | Nov–Jan |
| New Jersey | 34 | December | Nov–Dec |
| North Carolina | 29 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Idaho | 22 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Georgia | 21 | November | Nov–Jan |
| Michigan | 18 | December | Dec–Dec |
| Mississippi | 14 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Alabama | 12 | November | Oct–Nov |
| Tennessee | 10 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Wyoming | 9 | May | May–Jul |
| Delaware | 8 | November | Nov–Nov |
| Ohio | 6 | November | Nov–Nov |
| Kansas | 5 | May | Apr–Jun |
| South Carolina | 5 | January | Nov–Jan |
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 Ash-throated Flycatcher?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to July.
Where is Ash-throated Flycatcher most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Arizona, Texas.