Williamson's Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) is in the Woodpeckers family (Picidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,967 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
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 Williamson's Sapsucker: observations by month (U.S.)
About Williamson's Sapsucker
Williamson's sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) is a medium-sized woodpecker belonging to the genus Sphyrapicus (sapsuckers).From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Williamson's Sapsucker by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 987 | July | Jun–Nov |
| Colorado | 569 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Arizona | 340 | January | Sep–Apr |
| New Mexico | 289 | September | Jun–Feb |
| Oregon | 236 | June | Apr–Sep |
| Washington | 103 | June | May–Jul |
| Wyoming | 101 | June | May–Sep |
| Texas | 88 | November | Sep–Mar |
| Idaho | 74 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Montana | 71 | July | Apr–Jul |
| Nevada | 56 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Utah | 52 | July | Jun–Sep |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Woodpeckers)
Downy Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Pileated Woodpecker
Acorn Woodpecker
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Hairy Woodpecker
Red-headed Woodpecker
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 Williamson's Sapsucker?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to November.
Where is Williamson's Sapsucker most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Colorado, Arizona.