Eastern Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) is in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 8,026 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 Eastern Warbling Vireo: observations by month (U.S.)
About Eastern Warbling Vireo
The warbling vireo (Vireo gilvus) is a small North American songbird.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Eastern Warbling Vireo by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1,246 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 997 | May | May–May |
| New York | 721 | May | May–May |
| Massachusetts | 601 | May | May–May |
| Texas | 599 | April | Apr–May |
| Pennsylvania | 482 | May | Apr–May |
| Michigan | 367 | May | May–May |
| Wisconsin | 349 | May | May–May |
| Vermont | 307 | May | May–Jun |
| Maryland | 267 | May | Apr–May |
| Minnesota | 267 | May | May–Jun |
| Indiana | 175 | May | May–May |
| Virginia | 164 | May | Apr–May |
| Nebraska | 154 | May | May–May |
| New Jersey | 150 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 142 | May | May–May |
| Kansas | 126 | May | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 126 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Iowa | 91 | May | May–May |
| Tennessee | 81 | May | Apr–May |
| South Dakota | 76 | May | May–May |
| Kentucky | 71 | April | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 69 | May | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 60 | May | May–May |
| Maine | 59 | May | May–May |
| Louisiana | 39 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Arkansas | 36 | April | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 36 | May | Apr–Jun |
| District of Columbia | 30 | May | May–May |
| Rhode Island | 30 | May | May–May |
| North Dakota | 25 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 24 | May | Apr–May |
| Delaware | 17 | May | Apr–May |
| Colorado | 11 | May | May–May |
| Mississippi | 9 | February | Feb–Feb |
| Georgia | 6 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Alabama | 5 | May | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis)
Red-eyed Vireo
White-eyed Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Western Warbling Vireo
Hutton's Vireo
Yellow-throated Vireo
Bell's Vireo
Philadelphia Vireo
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 Eastern Warbling Vireo?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from May to May.
Where is Eastern Warbling Vireo most often seen?
The most observations come from Ohio, Illinois, New York.