Hawks in Delaware in October
Yes, October is a good month to see hawks in Delaware. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 437 of the 4,154 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), 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.
Good month for hawks in Delaware
10.5%
of yearly sightings
437
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
4,154
verified records a year
September 8%, October 10.5%, November 8.8%. 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, October carries 10.5% of the year's hawks sightings, about 2.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (8%) into October, and it heads toward November (8.8%) after. The busiest month is March (12.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hawks most often recorded in Delaware are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Northern Harrier. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 437 of the 4,154 verified hawks sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see hawks in Delaware?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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