Herons in Kansas in September
Yes, September is a good month to see herons in Kansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 414 of the 3,193 sightings logged across the year (13%), 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.
Good month for herons in Kansas
13%
of yearly sightings
414
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
3,193
verified records a year
August 10.4%, September 13%, October 5.6%. Busiest month is May at 18.9%.
3,193 verified observations of herons in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When herons are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
May
604 records (18.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 1.3% |
| February | 43 | 1.3% |
| March | 107 | 3.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 513 | 16.1% |
| Maypeak | 604 | 18.9% |
| June | 422 | 13.2% |
| Julypeak | 434 | 13.6% |
| August | 331 | 10.4% |
| September | 414 | 13% |
| October | 179 | 5.6% |
| November | 66 | 2.1% |
| December | 40 | 1.3% |
Herons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Blue Heron | 1,393 |
| Great Egret | 557 |
| Green Heron | 313 |
| Yellow-crowned Night Heron | 210 |
| Snowy Egret | 202 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron | 170 |
| Little Blue Heron | 118 |
| Western Cattle-Egret | 107 |
In Kansas, September carries 13% of the year's herons sightings, about 4.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (10.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.6%) after. The busiest month is May (18.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The herons most often recorded in Kansas are Great Blue Heron, Great Egret and Green Heron. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which herons you are most likely to see
- Great Blue Heron1,393 records
- Great Egret557 records
- Green Heron313 records
- Yellow-crowned Night Heron210 records
- Snowy Egret202 records
- Black-crowned Night Heron170 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see herons in Kansas in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 414 of the 3,193 verified herons sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see herons in Kansas?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for herons in Kansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and July, based on 3,193 verified observations.
Which herons are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Great Blue Heron, Great Egret and Green Heron, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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