Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,608 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 Blue-winged Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Blue-winged Warbler
The blue-winged warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) is a fairly common New World warbler, 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long and weighing 8.5 g (0.30 oz). It breeds in eastern North America in southern Ontario and the eastern United States. Its range is extending northwards, where it is replacing the very closely related golden-winged warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Blue-winged Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 530 | May | May–May |
| Texas | 462 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Ohio | 431 | May | Apr–May |
| Pennsylvania | 314 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 306 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 231 | May | May–May |
| Michigan | 221 | May | May–May |
| Wisconsin | 205 | May | May–Jun |
| Vermont | 199 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 160 | May | May–May |
| Maryland | 146 | May | Apr–May |
| Minnesota | 146 | May | May–Jun |
| Florida | 143 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Jersey | 139 | May | May–May |
| Missouri | 119 | May | Apr–May |
| Tennessee | 97 | April | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 86 | May | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 83 | April | Apr–May |
| Indiana | 78 | May | Apr–May |
| Louisiana | 71 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Alabama | 67 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 67 | May | May–May |
| Kentucky | 56 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Georgia | 33 | September | Sep–Sep |
| District of Columbia | 26 | April | Apr–May |
| Mississippi | 26 | April | Apr–Apr |
| North Carolina | 26 | September | Aug–Sep |
| California | 19 | February | Feb–Feb |
| Colorado | 19 | May | May–May |
| Delaware | 12 | May | May–May |
| Iowa | 12 | May | May–May |
| New Hampshire | 12 | May | May–Jun |
| Arizona | 11 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Arkansas | 11 | April | Apr–Jun |
| South Dakota | 10 | May | May–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 7 | May | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 6 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Maine | 5 | May | May–May |
| Nebraska | 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 Blue-winged Warbler?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Blue-winged Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from New York, Texas, Ohio.