Condors in California in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see condors in California. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 548 of the 4,549 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 California
12%
of yearly sightings
548
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
4,549
verified records a year
March 13.8%, April 12%, May 11%. Busiest month is February at 13.9%.
4,549 verified observations of condors in California, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When condors are recorded in California
Peak month
February
632 records (13.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 478 | 10.5% |
| Februarypeak | 632 | 13.9% |
| Marchpeak | 626 | 13.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 548 | 12% |
| May | 502 | 11% |
| June | 427 | 9.4% |
| July | 246 | 5.4% |
| August | 217 | 4.8% |
| September | 146 | 3.2% |
| October | 228 | 5% |
| November | 265 | 5.8% |
| December | 234 | 5.1% |
Condors you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| California Condor | 4,549 |
In California, April carries 12% of the year's condors sightings, about 3.7 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 March (13.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The condors most often recorded in California are California Condor. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which condors you are most likely to see
- California Condor4,549 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see condors in California in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 548 of the 4,549 verified condors sightings logged in California across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see condors in California?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, March and April.
What month is best for condors in California?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, March and April, based on 4,549 verified observations.
Which condors are you most likely to see in California?+
The most-recorded species in California are California Condor, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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