Pelicans in Kansas in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see pelicans in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 98 of the 568 sightings logged across the year (17.3%), 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 Kansas
17.3%
of yearly sightings
98
records in September
#1
busiest month of 12
568
verified records a year
August 4%, September 17.3%, October 10.7%. Busiest month is September at 17.3%.
568 verified observations of pelicans in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pelicans are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
September
98 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 4.2% |
| February | 25 | 4.4% |
| Marchpeak | 66 | 11.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 97 | 17.1% |
| May | 49 | 8.6% |
| June | 23 | 4% |
| July | 16 | 2.8% |
| August | 23 | 4% |
| Septemberpeak | 98 | 17.3% |
| October | 61 | 10.7% |
| November | 63 | 11.1% |
| December | 23 | 4% |
Pelicans you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American White Pelican | 558 |
| Brown Pelican | 10 |
In Kansas, September carries 17.3% of the year's pelicans sightings, about 9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (4%) into September, and it heads toward October (10.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pelicans most often recorded in Kansas are American White Pelican and Brown Pelican. 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 pelicans you are most likely to see
- American White Pelican558 records
- Brown Pelican10 records
Plan your pelican trip in Kansas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pelicans in Kansas in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 98 of the 568 verified pelicans sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 17.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see pelicans in Kansas?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, April and March.
What month is best for pelicans in Kansas?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, April and March, based on 568 verified observations.
Which pelicans are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are American White Pelican and Brown Pelican, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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