Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 40,083 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
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 Palm Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Palm Warbler
The palm warbler (Setophaga palmarum) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Palm Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16,722 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Illinois | 2,726 | May | Apr–May |
| New York | 2,456 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Ohio | 1,915 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 1,233 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 1,228 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Minnesota | 1,170 | May | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 1,086 | May | Apr–May |
| Maryland | 1,001 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Georgia | 982 | October | Sep–Nov |
| New Jersey | 868 | October | Sep–Oct |
| South Carolina | 812 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Virginia | 795 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Michigan | 763 | May | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 630 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Alabama | 585 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Tennessee | 561 | April | Apr–May |
| California | 552 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Indiana | 519 | May | Apr–May |
| Texas | 438 | April | Oct–Apr |
| Connecticut | 412 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Maine | 365 | April | Apr–May |
| Vermont | 268 | September | Sep–Oct |
| New Hampshire | 251 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Missouri | 250 | April | Apr–May |
| Mississippi | 230 | October | Oct–Jan |
| Louisiana | 202 | October | Oct–Apr |
| Kentucky | 161 | April | Apr–May |
| Iowa | 123 | May | Apr–May |
| District of Columbia | 100 | October | Oct–Oct |
| West Virginia | 98 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Oregon | 92 | January | Oct–Jan |
| Delaware | 91 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Nebraska | 54 | May | Apr–May |
| Kansas | 47 | April | Apr–May |
| North Dakota | 44 | May | May–May |
| Rhode Island | 43 | April | Apr–May |
| South Dakota | 35 | May | May–May |
| Arizona | 28 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Arkansas | 28 | April | Apr–May |
| Alaska | 26 | November | Nov–Nov |
| Washington | 25 | November | Oct–Nov |
| Colorado | 21 | May | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 17 | April | Apr–May |
| Montana | 10 | October | Sep–Oct |
| New Mexico | 10 | April | Apr–May |
| Utah | 5 | 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
Orange-crowned 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 Palm Warbler?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from September to May.
Where is Palm Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Illinois, New York.