Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 39,826 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in January.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: spring and fall migrant. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Orange-crowned Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Orange-crowned Warbler
The orange-crowned warbler (Leiothlypis celata) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Orange-crowned Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 16,339 | April | Aug–May |
| Texas | 11,137 | January | Oct–Apr |
| Arizona | 1,594 | January | Sep–Apr |
| Oregon | 1,337 | April | Apr–May |
| Florida | 928 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Washington | 881 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Alaska | 744 | June | May–Aug |
| Louisiana | 609 | December | Nov–Mar |
| Colorado | 419 | May | Apr–May |
| Illinois | 415 | October | Oct–Oct |
| New Mexico | 407 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Nevada | 396 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Minnesota | 378 | May | Apr–May |
| Georgia | 321 | January | Dec–Mar |
| Utah | 297 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Alabama | 208 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Massachusetts | 207 | October | Oct–Feb |
| Tennessee | 204 | February | Oct–Apr |
| North Carolina | 195 | December | Nov–Feb |
| Maryland | 190 | November | Oct–Feb |
| Virginia | 187 | January | Oct–Mar |
| New York | 179 | December | Oct–Mar |
| Oklahoma | 176 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Kansas | 175 | April | Apr–May |
| Nebraska | 171 | October | Sep–Oct |
| South Carolina | 162 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Ohio | 157 | May | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 132 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Idaho | 128 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Mississippi | 125 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Michigan | 110 | October | Oct–Oct |
| South Dakota | 108 | May | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 96 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Pennsylvania | 90 | October | Oct–Oct |
| New Jersey | 78 | November | Oct–Feb |
| Montana | 75 | September | Sep–Sep |
| North Dakota | 65 | May | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 52 | January | Oct–Feb |
| Iowa | 51 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Wyoming | 46 | May | May–May |
| Indiana | 41 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Maine | 37 | October | Oct–Dec |
| District of Columbia | 34 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Connecticut | 33 | November | Oct–Feb |
| Kentucky | 33 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Delaware | 25 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Rhode Island | 23 | November | Oct–Jan |
| New Hampshire | 19 | December | Dec–Jan |
| Vermont | 10 | October | Oct–Oct |
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
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Pine Warbler
Northern Parula
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 Orange-crowned Warbler?
Nationally, January has the most observations, with the main season from September to May.
Where is Orange-crowned Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Texas, Arizona.