Lucy's Warbler (Leiothlypis luciae) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,995 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 Lucy's Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Lucy's Warbler
Lucy's warbler (Leiothlypis luciae) is a small New World warbler found in North America. This species ranges includes southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is one of only two warblers to nest in cavities.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Lucy's Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,035 | April | Mar–Jun |
| California | 292 | September | Sep–Oct |
| New Mexico | 261 | April | Apr–May |
| Nevada | 194 | April | Mar–Jul |
| Utah | 110 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Texas | 68 | May | Mar–May |
| Colorado | 28 | April | Apr–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 Lucy's Warbler?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to June.
Where is Lucy's Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from Arizona, California, New Mexico.