Herons in Alabama in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see herons in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,044 of the 10,158 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for herons in Alabama
10.3%
of yearly sightings
1,044
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
10,158
verified records a year
August 7.7%, September 10.3%, October 8.5%. Busiest month is April at 12.3%.
10,158 verified observations of herons in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When herons are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
April
1,254 records (12.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 654 | 6.4% |
| February | 579 | 5.7% |
| March | 722 | 7.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,254 | 12.3% |
| Maypeak | 1,101 | 10.8% |
| June | 1,010 | 9.9% |
| July | 831 | 8.2% |
| August | 778 | 7.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,044 | 10.3% |
| October | 866 | 8.5% |
| November | 745 | 7.3% |
| December | 574 | 5.7% |
Herons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Blue Heron | 4,879 |
| Great Egret | 1,763 |
| Green Heron | 960 |
| Little Blue Heron | 568 |
| Snowy Egret | 462 |
| Yellow-crowned Night Heron | 407 |
| Western Cattle-Egret | 397 |
| Tricolored Heron | 186 |
In Alabama, September carries 10.3% of the year's herons sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (7.7%) into September, and it heads toward October (8.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The herons most often recorded in Alabama are Great Blue Heron, Great Egret and Green Heron. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which herons you are most likely to see
- Great Blue Heron4,879 records
- Great Egret1,763 records
- Green Heron960 records
- Little Blue Heron568 records
- Snowy Egret462 records
- Yellow-crowned Night Heron407 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see herons in Alabama in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 1,044 of the 10,158 verified herons sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see herons in Alabama?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and September.
What month is best for herons in Alabama?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and September, based on 10,158 verified observations.
Which herons are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Great Blue Heron, Great Egret and Green Heron, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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