Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus) is in the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 11,801 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
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 Fish Crow: observations by month (U.S.)
About Fish Crow
The fish crow (Corvus ossifragus) is a species of crow associated with wetland habitats in the eastern and southeastern United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Fish Crow by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4,864 | April | Dec–Jul |
| Virginia | 878 | April | Feb–Jul |
| Maryland | 768 | April | Jan–Jul |
| New York | 726 | April | Jan–Aug |
| New Jersey | 609 | April | Mar–Sep |
| Pennsylvania | 469 | April | Mar–May |
| South Carolina | 378 | April | Feb–Jul |
| North Carolina | 372 | April | Mar–Aug |
| Massachusetts | 313 | April | Mar–May |
| Louisiana | 303 | April | Mar–May |
| Georgia | 246 | March | Mar–Jul |
| Connecticut | 209 | April | Feb–Sep |
| Texas | 188 | March | Mar–Jun |
| Alabama | 183 | March | Feb–May |
| Tennessee | 170 | April | Feb–Aug |
| District of Columbia | 154 | April | Feb–Jun |
| Oklahoma | 145 | April | Mar–May |
| Arkansas | 129 | March | Feb–Jul |
| Mississippi | 104 | April | Jan–Jul |
| Delaware | 96 | July | Mar–Aug |
| Missouri | 91 | April | Mar–Aug |
| Ohio | 54 | April | Mar–May |
| Illinois | 53 | April | Mar–Aug |
| Rhode Island | 52 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Vermont | 46 | April | Mar–Jul |
| Kansas | 40 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Maine | 31 | August | Apr–Sep |
| Michigan | 31 | April | Mar–May |
| New Hampshire | 25 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Indiana | 23 | April | Mar–May |
| Kentucky | 17 | April | Mar–Apr |
| West Virginia | 16 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Iowa | 11 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Nebraska | 6 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
California Scrub-Jay
Steller's Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Canada Jay
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 Fish Crow?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from February to August.
Where is Fish Crow most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Virginia, Maryland.