Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 30,466 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in January.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: winter visitor. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Pine Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pine Warbler
The pine warbler (Setophaga pinus) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pine Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4,978 | January | Oct–Mar |
| Texas | 4,631 | January | Dec–Feb |
| South Carolina | 2,657 | January | Sep–Apr |
| North Carolina | 2,385 | January | Dec–Apr |
| Georgia | 1,877 | January | Dec–Mar |
| Massachusetts | 1,423 | April | Apr–May |
| Alabama | 1,346 | January | Sep–Mar |
| Virginia | 1,275 | March | Dec–May |
| New York | 1,122 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maryland | 1,067 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Louisiana | 978 | January | Oct–Feb |
| New Jersey | 711 | April | Mar–May |
| Mississippi | 684 | January | Sep–Feb |
| Tennessee | 633 | January | Dec–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 482 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Ohio | 456 | April | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 414 | March | Jan–May |
| Michigan | 390 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Illinois | 363 | April | Apr–May |
| Maine | 349 | April | Apr–Jul |
| Vermont | 328 | April | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 301 | April | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 220 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Delaware | 211 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Connecticut | 186 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Oklahoma | 179 | March | Mar–May |
| Minnesota | 138 | May | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 130 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Missouri | 94 | March | Mar–May |
| Indiana | 86 | April | Apr–Apr |
| California | 82 | November | Oct–Apr |
| Rhode Island | 81 | April | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 59 | March | Mar–Jun |
| Colorado | 40 | November | Nov–Jan |
| District of Columbia | 31 | April | Mar–Apr |
| New Mexico | 19 | January | Nov–Jan |
| Nebraska | 17 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Iowa | 13 | April | Apr–May |
| Arizona | 12 | January | Oct–Apr |
| Kansas | 9 | February | Feb–Mar |
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
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 Pine Warbler?
Nationally, January has the most observations, with the main season from September to May.
Where is Pine Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, South Carolina.