Based on 13,940 research-grade iNaturalist observations in California, Townsend's Warbler is most often recorded in October; in California it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #80 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Setophaga townsendi
Townsend's Warbler in California by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in California in October
Red-tailed Hawk
White-crowned Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black Phoebe
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Anna's Hummingbird
Mallard
Places to look in California
Botanical GardenThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
State ParkHearst Castle
Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden
State ParkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
National ForestAngeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Townsend's Warbler appear in California?
Mainly September–April, with the most records in October.
How common is Townsend's Warbler in California?
It ranks #80 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in California (13,940 records in our sample).