Lawrence's Goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei) is in the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,511 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 Lawrence's Goldfinch: observations by month (U.S.)
About Lawrence's Goldfinch
Lawrence's goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei) is a small songbird of erratic distribution that breeds in California and Baja California and winters in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Lawrence's Goldfinch by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,887 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Arizona | 532 | January | Oct–Mar |
| New Mexico | 45 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Oregon | 22 | May | May–May |
| Nevada | 15 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Colorado | 5 | April | Apr–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Lesser Goldfinch
Pine Siskin
Purple Finch
Evening Grosbeak
Red Crossbill
Cassin's Finch
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 Lawrence's Goldfinch?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from February to June.
Where is Lawrence's Goldfinch most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Arizona, New Mexico.