Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) is in the Kinglets family (Regulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 22,603 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
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 Golden-crowned Kinglet: observations by month (U.S.)
About Golden-crowned Kinglet
The golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa) is a very small songbird.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Golden-crowned Kinglet by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,974 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Illinois | 1,842 | October | Oct–Oct |
| New York | 1,640 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Texas | 1,592 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Ohio | 1,256 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Pennsylvania | 1,075 | October | Oct–Apr |
| Maryland | 1,003 | October | Oct–Mar |
| Massachusetts | 959 | October | Oct–Apr |
| Oregon | 935 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Virginia | 853 | October | Oct–Mar |
| California | 811 | November | Aug–Feb |
| Michigan | 716 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Tennessee | 675 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Wisconsin | 666 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Jersey | 639 | October | Oct–Nov |
| North Carolina | 612 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Minnesota | 472 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maine | 438 | October | Jun–Nov |
| Georgia | 389 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Vermont | 383 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Indiana | 341 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Connecticut | 289 | October | Oct–Nov |
| South Carolina | 278 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Alaska | 236 | August | May–Feb |
| Alabama | 234 | January | Oct–Feb |
| Missouri | 205 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Louisiana | 180 | January | Nov–Jan |
| West Virginia | 168 | December | Oct–Jun |
| New Hampshire | 160 | October | Oct–Feb |
| Kentucky | 141 | November | Oct–Mar |
| Delaware | 134 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Arkansas | 124 | November | Nov–Mar |
| Colorado | 114 | November | Jul–Jan |
| Rhode Island | 109 | October | Oct–Mar |
| Oklahoma | 108 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Idaho | 105 | January | Sep–Mar |
| Mississippi | 93 | December | Oct–Feb |
| District of Columbia | 86 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Montana | 84 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Iowa | 81 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Kansas | 69 | October | Oct–Mar |
| Florida | 62 | November | Nov–Jan |
| New Mexico | 59 | December | Sep–Jan |
| Utah | 57 | March | Oct–Apr |
| Arizona | 45 | November | Oct–Feb |
| Nebraska | 29 | November | Oct–Dec |
| Wyoming | 26 | July | Jun–Jul |
| South Dakota | 24 | November | Oct–Nov |
| North Dakota | 20 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Nevada | 12 | November | Nov–Dec |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Kinglets)
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 Golden-crowned Kinglet?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from October to April.
Where is Golden-crowned Kinglet most often seen?
The most observations come from Washington, Illinois, New York.