Dolphins in Alabama in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see dolphins in Alabama. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 46 of the 376 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 30, 2026.

Common Bottlenose Dolphin photographed in AlabamaCommon Bottlenose Dolphin photographed in AlabamaCommon Bottlenose Dolphin photographed in Alabama
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for dolphins in Alabama

12.2%

of yearly sightings

46

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

376

verified records a year

May 5.3%, June 12.2%, July 8.2%. Busiest month is September at 14.1%.

Best months: September, June, August

376 verified observations of dolphins in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When dolphins are recorded in Alabama

Peak month

September

53 records (14.1% of the year)

Quietest month

January

16 records

MonthObservationsShare
January164.3%
February236.1%
March4110.9%
April297.7%
May205.3%
Junepeak4612.2%
July318.2%
Augustpeak4211.2%
Septemberpeak5314.1%
October256.6%
November287.4%
December225.9%

Dolphins you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Bottlenose Dolphin365

In Alabama, June carries 12.2% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 3.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (5.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The dolphins most often recorded in Alabama are Common Bottlenose Dolphin. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which dolphins you are most likely to see

  • Common Bottlenose Dolphin365 records
Plan your tripHorseshoe Bend National Military Park

Plan your dolphin trip in Alabama

Start with live tours near Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see dolphins in Alabama in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 46 of the 376 verified dolphins sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see dolphins in Alabama?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, June and August.

What month is best for dolphins in Alabama?+

September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, June and August, based on 376 verified observations.

Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Alabama?+

The most-recorded species in Alabama are Common Bottlenose Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.