Pelicans in Georgia in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see pelicans in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 138 of the 1,271 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for pelicans in Georgia
10.9%
of yearly sightings
138
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
1,271
verified records a year
December 9.4%, January 10.9%, February 15.2%. Busiest month is March at 17.7%.
1,271 verified observations of pelicans in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pelicans are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
March
225 records (17.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 138 | 10.9% |
| Februarypeak | 193 | 15.2% |
| Marchpeak | 225 | 17.7% |
| April | 103 | 8.1% |
| May | 101 | 7.9% |
| June | 95 | 7.5% |
| July | 76 | 6% |
| August | 63 | 5% |
| September | 24 | 1.9% |
| October | 66 | 5.2% |
| November | 68 | 5.4% |
| December | 119 | 9.4% |
Pelicans you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Pelican | 1,100 |
| American White Pelican | 162 |
In Georgia, January carries 10.9% of the year's pelicans sightings, about 2.6 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 rising from December (9.4%) into January, and it heads toward February (15.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pelicans most often recorded in Georgia are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican. 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 pelicans you are most likely to see
- Brown Pelican1,100 records
- American White Pelican162 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pelicans in Georgia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 138 of the 1,271 verified pelicans sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see pelicans in Georgia?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, February and January.
What month is best for pelicans in Georgia?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and January, based on 1,271 verified observations.
Which pelicans are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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