Hawks in Hawaii in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see hawks in Hawaii. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 69 of the 573 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 hawks in Hawaii
12%
of yearly sightings
69
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
573
verified records a year
September 7.9%, October 12%, November 9.2%. Busiest month is January at 14.5%.
573 verified observations of hawks in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
January
83 records (14.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 83 | 14.5% |
| February | 52 | 9.1% |
| Marchpeak | 72 | 12.6% |
| April | 33 | 5.8% |
| May | 35 | 6.1% |
| June | 28 | 4.9% |
| July | 36 | 6.3% |
| August | 28 | 4.9% |
| September | 45 | 7.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 69 | 12% |
| November | 53 | 9.2% |
| December | 39 | 6.8% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Hawaiian Hawk | 571 |
| Northern Harrier | 2 |
In Hawaii, October carries 12% of the year's hawks sightings, about 3.7 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 September (7.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (9.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in Hawaii are Hawaiian 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
- Hawaiian Hawk571 records
- Northern Harrier2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Hawaii in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 69 of the 573 verified hawks sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see hawks in Hawaii?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, March and October.
What month is best for hawks in Hawaii?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and October, based on 573 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Hawaiian Hawk and Northern Harrier, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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