Condors in Arizona in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see condors in Arizona. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 189 of the 1,386 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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 condors in Arizona
13.6%
of yearly sightings
189
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
1,386
verified records a year
May 15%, June 13.6%, July 7.9%. Busiest month is May at 15%.
1,386 verified observations of condors in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When condors are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
May
208 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 3.1% |
| February | 46 | 3.3% |
| Marchpeak | 194 | 14% |
| April | 139 | 10% |
| Maypeak | 208 | 15% |
| Junepeak | 189 | 13.6% |
| July | 110 | 7.9% |
| August | 104 | 7.5% |
| September | 111 | 8% |
| October | 93 | 6.7% |
| November | 58 | 4.2% |
| December | 91 | 6.6% |
Condors you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| California Condor | 1,386 |
In Arizona, June carries 13.6% of the year's condors sightings, about 5.3 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 May (15%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The condors most often recorded in Arizona are California Condor. 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 condors you are most likely to see
- California Condor1,386 records
Plan your condor trip in Arizona
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see condors in Arizona in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 189 of the 1,386 verified condors sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see condors in Arizona?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, March and June.
What month is best for condors in Arizona?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, March and June, based on 1,386 verified observations.
Which condors are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are California Condor, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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