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 Diversity
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744