Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) is in the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 27,195 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
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 Pine Siskin: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pine Siskin
The pine siskin (Spinus pinus) is a North American bird in the finch family. It is a migratory bird with an extremely sporadic winter range.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pine Siskin by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,433 | February | Nov–Apr |
| California | 3,000 | January | Oct–May |
| Washington | 2,435 | April | Mar–Aug |
| Oregon | 2,198 | December | Nov–May |
| New Mexico | 1,497 | July | Jun–May |
| Colorado | 1,374 | July | Mar–Sep |
| Arizona | 1,138 | March | Jan–May |
| Illinois | 710 | October | Oct–May |
| Minnesota | 698 | February | Jan–May |
| Utah | 592 | May | Mar–Aug |
| Vermont | 586 | February | Jan–May |
| Montana | 582 | June | Apr–Sep |
| Michigan | 474 | April | Jan–May |
| South Carolina | 454 | February | Feb–Mar |
| Idaho | 441 | July | Mar–Nov |
| New York | 428 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Wyoming | 402 | July | May–Sep |
| North Carolina | 395 | April | Nov–May |
| New Hampshire | 391 | March | Dec–May |
| Ohio | 384 | October | Oct–May |
| Alaska | 381 | July | Dec–Aug |
| Maryland | 368 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Pennsylvania | 340 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Tennessee | 291 | April | Jan–May |
| Massachusetts | 271 | October | Oct–Mar |
| Virginia | 266 | October | Oct–May |
| Wisconsin | 249 | April | Dec–May |
| Georgia | 232 | January | Jan–Apr |
| Maine | 228 | April | Feb–May |
| Oklahoma | 194 | April | Apr–May |
| Alabama | 177 | January | Jan–Feb |
| Nevada | 153 | May | Mar–Jul |
| New Jersey | 153 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Nebraska | 148 | May | Mar–May |
| Louisiana | 120 | January | Dec–Mar |
| North Dakota | 112 | May | Jan–May |
| Arkansas | 110 | April | Dec–May |
| Mississippi | 101 | January | Jan–Feb |
| Missouri | 96 | October | Oct–Nov |
| South Dakota | 96 | May | May–Jul |
| Indiana | 78 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Florida | 75 | February | Dec–Apr |
| Kansas | 71 | May | Mar–May |
| Iowa | 60 | January | Oct–May |
| Kentucky | 52 | May | Apr–May |
| Connecticut | 49 | November | Oct–Nov |
| West Virginia | 47 | March | Feb–Jun |
| Delaware | 46 | February | Feb–Mar |
| Rhode Island | 10 | March | Mar–Mar |
| District of Columbia | 9 | November | Oct–Nov |
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
Purple Finch
Evening Grosbeak
Red Crossbill
Cassin's Finch
Redpoll
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 Pine Siskin?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from October to July.
Where is Pine Siskin most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, California, Washington.