Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 10,223 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
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.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): NT.
When to photograph Blackpoll Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Blackpoll Warbler
The blackpoll warbler (Setophaga striata) is a New World warbler. Breeding males are mostly black and white. They have a prominent black cap, white cheeks and white wing bars. The blackpoll breeds in forests of northern North America, from Alaska throughout most of Canada, to the mountains of New York and New England. They are a common migrant through much of North America. Come fall, they fly South to the Greater Antilles and the Northeastern coasts...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Blackpoll Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,299 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 941 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Florida | 849 | April | Apr–May |
| Ohio | 761 | May | May–May |
| Massachusetts | 643 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Pennsylvania | 552 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Maryland | 505 | May | May–May |
| Texas | 431 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Virginia | 369 | May | May–May |
| New Jersey | 362 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Michigan | 291 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 290 | May | May–May |
| Vermont | 256 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Minnesota | 242 | May | May–May |
| California | 235 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Maine | 222 | May | May–May |
| Indiana | 193 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 163 | May | May–May |
| New Hampshire | 156 | June | May–Jul |
| Tennessee | 153 | May | Apr–May |
| Alaska | 133 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Connecticut | 130 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Georgia | 114 | May | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 85 | May | May–May |
| Delaware | 65 | May | May–May |
| District of Columbia | 58 | May | May–May |
| Nebraska | 58 | May | May–May |
| Kansas | 56 | May | May–May |
| Kentucky | 55 | May | May–May |
| Louisiana | 54 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Oklahoma | 52 | May | May–May |
| Rhode Island | 52 | October | Sep–Oct |
| North Dakota | 45 | May | May–May |
| South Dakota | 45 | May | May–May |
| Colorado | 44 | May | May–May |
| West Virginia | 42 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Alabama | 41 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Carolina | 39 | May | Apr–May |
| Iowa | 35 | May | May–May |
| New Mexico | 21 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Montana | 15 | May | May–May |
| Arizona | 14 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Arkansas | 12 | May | May–May |
| Oregon | 11 | May | May–Jun |
| Mississippi | 10 | April | Apr–May |
| Wyoming | 10 | May | May–May |
| Washington | 7 | September | Aug–Sep |
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 Blackpoll Warbler?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from May to May.
Where is Blackpoll Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from New York, Illinois, Florida.