: Breeds. to late May-early Aug in open spruce-fir and mixed woodlands with an understory of young spruce-fir.
Migration: to mid May-early June with a peak late May and from early May and to mid June, and again late Aug- late Sep with a peak early Sep and from mid Aug and to early Oct. Most frequently detected in the habitats noted above and in places where migrants concentrate.
Miscellany: While most spruce/fir woods Setophaga build their nests in trees' upper reaches, Magnolias prefer dense stands of young trees with nest placement often within a few feet of the ground.
Last Reviewed: June 28th, 2026