Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) is in the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 8,468 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Grasshopper Sparrow: observations by month (U.S.)
About Grasshopper Sparrow
The grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) is a small American sparrow. The genus Ammodramus contains nine species that inhabit grasslands and prairies.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Grasshopper Sparrow by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,892 | April | Mar–May |
| California | 997 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Florida | 378 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Maryland | 366 | June | May–Aug |
| Virginia | 356 | June | Apr–Aug |
| Kansas | 323 | June | May–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 293 | June | May–Jul |
| Ohio | 292 | June | May–Jul |
| Colorado | 283 | July | May–Jul |
| Minnesota | 248 | June | May–Jul |
| Illinois | 227 | June | Apr–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 204 | June | May–Jul |
| Nebraska | 171 | July | May–Aug |
| Arizona | 157 | August | Jul–Nov |
| New York | 147 | June | May–Jul |
| North Carolina | 144 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 137 | June | May–Jul |
| New Jersey | 130 | June | May–Jul |
| North Dakota | 130 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Oklahoma | 123 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Montana | 114 | June | May–Jul |
| Missouri | 113 | June | Apr–Jul |
| South Dakota | 113 | June | May–Aug |
| Michigan | 112 | June | May–Jul |
| Washington | 93 | June | May–Aug |
| Indiana | 86 | May | May–Jul |
| Oregon | 85 | June | May–Jul |
| Tennessee | 80 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Delaware | 76 | July | May–Aug |
| Iowa | 56 | June | May–Aug |
| Georgia | 54 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Kentucky | 50 | May | May–Jul |
| Alabama | 47 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Vermont | 46 | June | May–Jul |
| New Mexico | 45 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Maine | 44 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Utah | 38 | May | May–May |
| South Carolina | 37 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Louisiana | 34 | January | Oct–Jan |
| West Virginia | 30 | May | May–Jun |
| Idaho | 28 | July | May–Jul |
| Wyoming | 20 | July | Jun–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 19 | May | May–Jun |
| Connecticut | 12 | June | Jun–Jul |
| District of Columbia | 12 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Mississippi | 9 | May | May–Jul |
| Arkansas | 8 | June | May–Jun |
| Rhode Island | 7 | May | May–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (New World Sparrows)
Song Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
California Towhee
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 Grasshopper Sparrow?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from April to July.
Where is Grasshopper Sparrow most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, California, Florida.