Veery (Catharus fuscescens) is in the Thrushes family (Turdidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 8,723 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Veery: observations by month (U.S.)
About Veery
The veery (Catharus fuscescens) is a small North American thrush species, a member of a group of closely related and similar species in the genus Catharus, also including the gray-cheeked thrush (C. minimus), Bicknell's thrush (C. bicknelli), Swainson's thrush (C. ustulatus), and Hermit thrush (C. guttatus). Alternate names for this species include Wilson's thrush (named so after Alexander Wilson) and tawny thrush. Up to six subspecies exist, which are grouped into the eastern Veery (C. fuscescens...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Veery by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,049 | May | May–May |
| Vermont | 660 | May | May–Jun |
| Ohio | 647 | May | May–May |
| Pennsylvania | 622 | May | May–Jun |
| Illinois | 550 | May | May–May |
| Texas | 500 | April | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 488 | May | May–Jun |
| Minnesota | 408 | May | May–Jul |
| New Jersey | 359 | May | May–May |
| Florida | 350 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Michigan | 313 | May | May–Jun |
| Maryland | 309 | May | May–May |
| Virginia | 305 | May | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 261 | May | May–Jun |
| Connecticut | 238 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 226 | May | Apr–Jun |
| New Hampshire | 186 | May | May–Jul |
| Maine | 185 | May | May–Jul |
| Tennessee | 145 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Indiana | 102 | May | May–May |
| Alabama | 78 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Georgia | 76 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Louisiana | 75 | April | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 75 | June | May–Jun |
| Washington | 63 | June | May–Jun |
| Rhode Island | 58 | May | May–Jun |
| District of Columbia | 51 | May | May–May |
| Kentucky | 50 | May | May–May |
| Montana | 47 | June | Jun–Jul |
| South Carolina | 36 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Missouri | 35 | May | May–May |
| Oregon | 33 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Mississippi | 29 | April | Apr–May |
| Delaware | 23 | May | May–May |
| Iowa | 17 | May | May–May |
| Colorado | 15 | May | May–May |
| Nebraska | 10 | May | May–May |
| North Dakota | 9 | May | May–Jun |
| South Dakota | 9 | May | May–Jul |
| Idaho | 7 | June | May–Jul |
| Wyoming | 7 | May | May–Jul |
| New Mexico | 6 | June | May–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Thrushes)
American Robin
Eastern Bluebird
Western Bluebird
Hermit Thrush
Swainson's Thrush
Mountain Bluebird
Wood Thrush
Varied Thrush
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 Veery?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from May to May.
Where is Veery most often seen?
The most observations come from New York, Vermont, Ohio.