Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 21,994 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
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 Ovenbird: observations by month (U.S.)
About Ovenbird
The ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family (Parulidae). This migratory bird breeds in eastern North America and winters in Central America, many Caribbean islands, Florida and northern Venezuela.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Ovenbird by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2,472 | September | Sep–Oct |
| New York | 2,352 | May | May–May |
| Pennsylvania | 2,082 | May | May–May |
| Texas | 1,535 | April | Apr–May |
| Maryland | 1,490 | May | Apr–May |
| New Jersey | 1,153 | May | May–May |
| Massachusetts | 1,108 | May | May–May |
| Virginia | 959 | May | Apr–May |
| Illinois | 856 | May | May–May |
| Vermont | 824 | May | May–Jun |
| Ohio | 776 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 700 | April | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 610 | May | May–May |
| Michigan | 527 | May | May–Sep |
| Minnesota | 499 | May | May–May |
| Wisconsin | 459 | May | May–May |
| Maine | 404 | May | May–Jul |
| Connecticut | 339 | May | May–May |
| New Hampshire | 315 | May | May–Jul |
| Tennessee | 302 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Indiana | 274 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Georgia | 249 | October | Sep–Oct |
| South Carolina | 174 | April | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 164 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Kentucky | 158 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Louisiana | 158 | April | Apr–May |
| California | 153 | October | Sep–Jan |
| District of Columbia | 105 | May | Apr–May |
| Delaware | 103 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Alabama | 101 | April | Apr–May |
| Rhode Island | 83 | May | May–Jun |
| Arkansas | 75 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Colorado | 73 | May | May–Jun |
| Iowa | 65 | May | May–May |
| Nebraska | 44 | May | May–May |
| Mississippi | 40 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Dakota | 33 | May | May–Jun |
| New Mexico | 32 | May | May–May |
| Arizona | 31 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Kansas | 26 | May | May–May |
| Oklahoma | 24 | May | Apr–May |
| North Dakota | 23 | May | May–May |
| Montana | 15 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Oregon | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Nevada | 6 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Wyoming | 6 | May | May–Jun |
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 Ovenbird?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Ovenbird most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, New York, Pennsylvania.