Hawks in Alaska in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hawks in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,165 of the 7,869 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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 hawks in Alaska
14.8%
of yearly sightings
1,165
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
7,869
verified records a year
July 18.5%, August 14.8%, September 7.8%. Busiest month is June at 20.1%.
7,869 verified observations of hawks in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
1,584 records (20.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 200 | 2.5% |
| February | 243 | 3.1% |
| March | 342 | 4.3% |
| April | 574 | 7.3% |
| May | 1,063 | 13.5% |
| Junepeak | 1,584 | 20.1% |
| Julypeak | 1,457 | 18.5% |
| Augustpeak | 1,165 | 14.8% |
| September | 612 | 7.8% |
| October | 239 | 3% |
| November | 216 | 2.7% |
| December | 174 | 2.2% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 6,709 |
| Golden Eagle | 220 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 202 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 199 |
| Northern Harrier | 195 |
| American Goshawk | 176 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 115 |
| White-tailed Eagle | 13 |
In Alaska, August carries 14.8% of the year's hawks sightings, about 6.5 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 easing off from July (18.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in Alaska are Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle6,709 records
- Golden Eagle220 records
- Red-tailed Hawk202 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk199 records
- Northern Harrier195 records
- American Goshawk176 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Alaska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,165 of the 7,869 verified hawks sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hawks in Alaska?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for hawks in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 7,869 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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