Hawks in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hawks in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 452 of the 4,145 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 Arkansas
10.9%
of yearly sightings
452
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
4,145
verified records a year
April 9.1%, May 10.9%, June 8.3%. Busiest month is May at 10.9%.
4,145 verified observations of hawks in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
May
452 records (10.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 420 | 10.1% |
| February | 369 | 8.9% |
| March | 360 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 377 | 9.1% |
| Maypeak | 452 | 10.9% |
| June | 342 | 8.3% |
| July | 336 | 8.1% |
| August | 295 | 7.1% |
| September | 233 | 5.6% |
| October | 231 | 5.6% |
| November | 358 | 8.6% |
| December | 372 | 9% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,197 |
| Bald Eagle | 935 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 771 |
| Mississippi Kite | 538 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 238 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 205 |
| Northern Harrier | 123 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 55 |
In Arkansas, May carries 10.9% of the year's hawks sightings, about 2.6 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 April (9.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in Arkansas are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Red-shouldered Hawk1,197 records
- Bald Eagle935 records
- Red-tailed Hawk771 records
- Mississippi Kite538 records
- Cooper's Hawk238 records
- Broad-winged Hawk205 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Arkansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 452 of the 4,145 verified hawks sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hawks in Arkansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, January and April.
What month is best for hawks in Arkansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, January and April, based on 4,145 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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