Whales in Alabama in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see whales in Alabama. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 504 of the 3,981 sightings logged across the year (12.7%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for whales in Alabama
12.7%
of yearly sightings
504
records in September
#1
busiest month of 12
3,981
verified records a year
August 7.6%, September 12.7%, October 11.1%. Busiest month is September at 12.7%.
3,981 verified observations of whales in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When whales are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
September
504 records (12.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 421 | 10.6% |
| February | 339 | 8.5% |
| March | 346 | 8.7% |
| April | 224 | 5.6% |
| May | 228 | 5.7% |
| June | 235 | 5.9% |
| July | 212 | 5.3% |
| August | 302 | 7.6% |
| Septemberpeak | 504 | 12.7% |
| Octoberpeak | 442 | 11.1% |
| Novemberpeak | 439 | 11% |
| December | 289 | 7.3% |
Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 3,262 |
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 365 |
| Wild Boar | 247 |
| Domestic Cattle | 15 |
| Domestic Goat | 15 |
| European Fallow Deer | 3 |
| Sperm Whale | 2 |
In Alabama, September carries 12.7% of the year's whales sightings, about 4.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (7.6%) into September, and it heads toward October (11.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The whales most often recorded in Alabama are White-tailed Deer, Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Wild Boar. 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 whales you are most likely to see
- White-tailed Deer3,262 records
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin365 records
- Wild Boar247 records
- Domestic Cattle15 records
- Domestic Goat15 records
- European Fallow Deer3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see whales in Alabama in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 504 of the 3,981 verified whales sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 12.7% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see whales in Alabama?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, October and November.
What month is best for whales in Alabama?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, October and November, based on 3,981 verified observations.
Which whales are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are White-tailed Deer, Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Wild Boar, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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