Hawks in Delaware in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see hawks in Delaware. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 518 of the 4,154 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), 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 Delaware
12.5%
of yearly sightings
518
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
4,154
verified records a year
December 10.4%, January 12.5%, February 11%. Busiest month is March at 12.6%.
4,154 verified observations of hawks in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
March
524 records (12.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 518 | 12.5% |
| Februarypeak | 459 | 11% |
| Marchpeak | 524 | 12.6% |
| April | 384 | 9.2% |
| May | 269 | 6.5% |
| June | 143 | 3.4% |
| July | 125 | 3% |
| August | 165 | 4% |
| September | 334 | 8% |
| October | 437 | 10.5% |
| November | 364 | 8.8% |
| December | 432 | 10.4% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,765 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 679 |
| Northern Harrier | 608 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 458 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 385 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 110 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 67 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 10 |
In Delaware, January carries 12.5% of the year's hawks sightings, about 4.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (10.4%) into January, and it heads toward February (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in Delaware are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Northern Harrier. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,765 records
- Red-tailed Hawk679 records
- Northern Harrier608 records
- Cooper's Hawk458 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk385 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk110 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Delaware in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 518 of the 4,154 verified hawks sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see hawks in Delaware?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, January and February.
What month is best for hawks in Delaware?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, January and February, based on 4,154 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Northern Harrier, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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