Based on 2,020 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Virginia, Yellow-crowned Night Heron is most often recorded in July; in Virginia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #57 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Virginia 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 Virginia in July
Great Blue Heron
Northern Cardinal
American Goldfinch
Green Heron
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Egret
Places to look in Virginia
Botanical GardenLewis Ginter Botanical Garden
State ParkGrayson Highlands State Park
State ParkOcconeechee State Park
State ParkStaunton River State Park
State ParkMason Neck State Park
State ParkSky Meadows State Park
FAQ
When does Yellow-crowned Night Heron appear in Virginia?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Virginia?
It ranks #57 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Virginia (2,020 records in our sample).