Pelicans in Delaware in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see pelicans in Delaware. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 61 of the 310 sightings logged across the year (19.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for pelicans in Delaware
19.7%
of yearly sightings
61
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
310
verified records a year
July 20%, August 19.7%, September 15.2%. Busiest month is July at 20%.
310 verified observations of pelicans in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pelicans are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
July
62 records (20% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 2.6% |
| February | 7 | 2.3% |
| March | 8 | 2.6% |
| April | 4 | 1.3% |
| May | 25 | 8.1% |
| June | 40 | 12.9% |
| Julypeak | 62 | 20% |
| Augustpeak | 61 | 19.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 47 | 15.2% |
| October | 26 | 8.4% |
| November | 20 | 6.5% |
| December | 2 | 0.6% |
Pelicans you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Pelican | 278 |
| American White Pelican | 32 |
In Delaware, August carries 19.7% of the year's pelicans sightings, about 11.4 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 holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (15.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pelicans most often recorded in Delaware are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which pelicans you are most likely to see
- Brown Pelican278 records
- American White Pelican32 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pelicans in Delaware in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 61 of the 310 verified pelicans sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 19.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see pelicans in Delaware?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and September.
What month is best for pelicans in Delaware?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and September, based on 310 verified observations.
Which pelicans are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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