Hermit Warbler (Setophaga occidentalis) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,078 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 Hermit Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Hermit Warbler
The hermit warbler (Setophaga occidentalis) is a small perching bird. It is a species of New World warbler.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Hermit Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,841 | May | Apr–May |
| Arizona | 636 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Oregon | 376 | June | May–Aug |
| Texas | 82 | January | Dec–Feb |
| Nevada | 54 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Washington | 34 | June | May–Aug |
| New Mexico | 28 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Utah | 7 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Colorado | 6 | May | May–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (New World Warblers)
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Palm Warbler
Orange-crowned Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Pine Warbler
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 Hermit Warbler?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Hermit Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Arizona, Oregon.