
Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) is in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 10,192 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
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 Yellow-throated Warbler: observations by month (U.S.)
About Yellow-throated Warbler
The yellow-throated warbler (Setophaga dominica) is a small migratory songbird species breeding in temperate North America. It belongs to the New World warbler family (Parulidae).From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Yellow-throated Warbler by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3,132 | January | Aug–Mar |
| Texas | 1,702 | April | Mar–May |
| Ohio | 510 | April | Apr–May |
| Georgia | 474 | May | Dec–Jun |
| North Carolina | 425 | April | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 401 | March | Mar–May |
| Virginia | 372 | April | Apr–May |
| Tennessee | 350 | April | Apr–May |
| Maryland | 329 | April | Apr–May |
| Louisiana | 250 | March | Dec–May |
| Illinois | 207 | April | Apr–May |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | April | Apr–May |
| Indiana | 170 | April | Apr–May |
| Alabama | 158 | April | Mar–May |
| New Jersey | 157 | April | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 153 | April | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 138 | April | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 133 | April | Mar–May |
| West Virginia | 128 | April | Apr–May |
| New York | 119 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Arkansas | 101 | April | Mar–May |
| Mississippi | 88 | March | Mar–May |
| California | 80 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Massachusetts | 55 | May | Apr–May |
| Colorado | 48 | May | Feb–May |
| Michigan | 43 | April | Apr–May |
| Arizona | 36 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Iowa | 36 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Delaware | 31 | April | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 30 | April | Apr–May |
| Kansas | 27 | April | Apr–May |
| District of Columbia | 25 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Minnesota | 23 | May | May–May |
| New Mexico | 17 | December | Dec–Jan |
| Maine | 10 | April | Apr–May |
| Nebraska | 10 | May | Apr–May |
| Vermont | 10 | December | Dec–Dec |
| Connecticut | 9 | April | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 8 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Oregon | 6 | June | Jun–Jun |
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

Pine Warbler
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 Yellow-throated Warbler?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Yellow-throated Warbler most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, Ohio.