Hawks in Maryland in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see hawks in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,627 of the 24,176 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for hawks in Maryland
10.9%
of yearly sightings
2,627
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
24,176
verified records a year
January 12.2%, February 10.9%, March 10.6%. Busiest month is January at 12.2%.
24,176 verified observations of hawks in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
January
2,955 records (12.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 2,955 | 12.2% |
| Februarypeak | 2,627 | 10.9% |
| Marchpeak | 2,570 | 10.6% |
| April | 2,480 | 10.3% |
| May | 1,685 | 7% |
| June | 1,075 | 4.4% |
| July | 905 | 3.7% |
| August | 1,133 | 4.7% |
| September | 1,849 | 7.6% |
| October | 2,120 | 8.8% |
| November | 2,306 | 9.5% |
| December | 2,471 | 10.2% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 8,352 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 6,533 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 3,597 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2,888 |
| Northern Harrier | 750 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 639 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 601 |
| Mississippi Kite | 184 |
In Maryland, February carries 10.9% of the year's hawks sightings, about 2.6 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 is easing off from January (12.2%) into February, and it heads toward March (10.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in Maryland are Bald Eagle, Red-shouldered Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle8,352 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk6,533 records
- Red-tailed Hawk3,597 records
- Cooper's Hawk2,888 records
- Northern Harrier750 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk639 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Maryland in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 2,627 of the 24,176 verified hawks sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see hawks in Maryland?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and March.
What month is best for hawks in Maryland?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and March, based on 24,176 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Bald Eagle, Red-shouldered Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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