Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) is in the Treecreepers family (Certhiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 27,188 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Brown Creeper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Brown Creeper
The brown creeper (Certhia americana), also known as the American treecreeper, is a small songbird, the only North American member of the treecreeper family Certhiidae.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Brown Creeper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,719 | September | Aug–Jul |
| Washington | 2,111 | July | Jun–May |
| Illinois | 1,684 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Oregon | 1,607 | July | Jun–May |
| New York | 1,441 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Texas | 1,290 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Ohio | 1,075 | April | Jan–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 976 | April | Oct–Apr |
| Maryland | 962 | January | Oct–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 930 | October | Oct–Apr |
| Virginia | 815 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Vermont | 803 | April | Mar–May |
| Minnesota | 740 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Michigan | 714 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Arizona | 677 | August | Mar–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 629 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Jersey | 508 | October | Oct–Apr |
| Colorado | 453 | January | May–Mar |
| Maine | 434 | April | Feb–Oct |
| Tennessee | 430 | February | Nov–Mar |
| North Carolina | 385 | December | Oct–Mar |
| Missouri | 364 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Indiana | 267 | April | Mar–Apr |
| New Hampshire | 263 | April | Feb–Jun |
| New Mexico | 241 | December | Nov–Oct |
| Alaska | 212 | August | Jul–Jun |
| Connecticut | 209 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Arkansas | 177 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Utah | 175 | January | Aug–Mar |
| Oklahoma | 167 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Idaho | 155 | January | Sep–Mar |
| Georgia | 134 | December | Nov–Mar |
| Kentucky | 124 | December | Oct–Apr |
| South Carolina | 124 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Iowa | 117 | April | Oct–Apr |
| Delaware | 112 | February | Oct–Mar |
| Kansas | 100 | December | Oct–Apr |
| Rhode Island | 96 | March | Oct–Apr |
| Nevada | 91 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Montana | 89 | November | Aug–Feb |
| Nebraska | 89 | February | Oct–Mar |
| Alabama | 79 | November | Oct–Feb |
| West Virginia | 76 | March | Nov–Apr |
| District of Columbia | 75 | March | Oct–Apr |
| Louisiana | 70 | December | Nov–Mar |
| Wyoming | 66 | February | Feb–Mar |
| Mississippi | 49 | December | Dec–Feb |
| South Dakota | 45 | December | Aug–Jan |
| North Dakota | 23 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Florida | 16 | January | Oct–Jan |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
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 Brown Creeper?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from September to May.
Where is Brown Creeper most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Washington, Illinois.