Condors in California in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see condors in California. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 632 of the 4,549 sightings logged across the year (13.9%), 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 condors in California
13.9%
of yearly sightings
632
records in February
#1
busiest month of 12
4,549
verified records a year
January 10.5%, February 13.9%, March 13.8%. 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, February carries 13.9% of the year's condors sightings, about 5.6 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 January (10.5%) into February, and it heads toward March (13.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February 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 February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February 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 February?+
Yes. February accounts for 632 of the 4,549 verified condors sightings logged in California across the year, which is 13.9% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see condors in California?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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