Black-throated Gray Warbler (Setophaga nigrescens) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,704 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: spring and fall migrant. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Black-throated Gray Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Black-throated Gray Warbler
The black-throated gray warbler (Setophaga nigrescens) is a passerine bird of the New World warbler family Parulidae. It is 13 cm (5.1 in) long and has gray and white plumage with black markings. The male has the bold black throat of its name, and black stripes on its head, as well as black streaks on its flanks; the female is a paler version of the male, with a white throat and less distinct black markings on the flanks...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Black-throated Gray Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,938 | April | Apr–May |
| Arizona | 1,593 | April | Apr–May |
| Oregon | 452 | April | Apr–Sep |
| Texas | 323 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Washington | 308 | April | Apr–Sep |
| Utah | 244 | May | Apr–Aug |
| New Mexico | 234 | April | Apr–Aug |
| Colorado | 156 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Nevada | 149 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Maryland | 50 | November | Oct–Nov |
| Florida | 36 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Idaho | 33 | May | May–Jul |
| Ohio | 23 | December | Dec–Dec |
| Massachusetts | 21 | November | Oct–Dec |
| Michigan | 20 | October | Oct–Oct |
| New York | 13 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Minnesota | 12 | November | Nov–Nov |
| North Carolina | 12 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Alaska | 8 | November | Nov–Nov |
| South Carolina | 8 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Wyoming | 8 | May | May–Jul |
| Connecticut | 7 | December | Dec–Jan |
| Louisiana | 7 | December | Nov–Dec |
| New Jersey | 7 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Virginia | 6 | December | Nov–Dec |
| Wisconsin | 5 | May | May–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (New World Warblers)
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Palm Warbler
Orange-crowned Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Pine Warbler
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 Black-throated Gray Warbler?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Black-throated Gray Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Arizona, Oregon.