Timing of Selected Spring Migrants
These are selected examples involving most of Texas, but this list is in no way inclusive.
Early Season Examples
|
Species |
Migration Time |
|---|---|
|
American Golden-Plover |
early March to late April |
| Chimney Swift | late March to late April |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | late March to mid May |
| Purple Martin | mid February to early March |
| Barn Swallow | early March to early April |
| Northern Parula | early March to mid April |
| Black-throated Green Warbler |
late March to early May |
| Yellow-throated Warbler | early March to mid April |
| Black-and-white Warbler | early March to late April |
Mid-Season Examples
| Species | Migration time |
|---|---|
|
Hudsonian Godwit |
mid April to the beginning of May |
| Buff-breasted Sandpiper | mid April to the beginning of May |
| Yellow-billed Cuckoo | mid April to mid May |
| Golden-winged Warbler | mid April to the beginning of May |
| Cerulean Warbler | mid April to the beginning of May |
Late-season Examples
| Species | Migration Time |
|---|---|
|
Olive-sided Flycatcher |
early to late May |
| Eastern Wood-Pewee | late April to mid May |
| "Traill's" Flycatcher (Alder/Willow) | early to late May |
| Magnolia Warbler | late April to mid May |
| Blackburnian Warbler | late April to mid May |
| Bay-breasted Warbler | late April to mid May |
Contact Information:
For more information, please contact:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Wildlife Conservation Program
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744