Wildlife photographers, grab your gear: The spring bird migration is here. Here’s how to find the best times to head out

Wildlife photograph samples taken with the Nikon Z50 II.

I spotted my first Robin of the season this weekend, which gets my trigger finger itching to grab my wildlife photography gear – because the spring bird migration is officially here.

For wildlife photographers, the spring bird migration marks the time of year when it’s possible to photograph a wide number of species, including birds that are just temporary visitors to the region. For me personally, spring gets me excited to try to capture a variety of different warblers, shorebirds, and summer staples like hummingbirds and orioles.