Hawks in Maryland in November
Yes, November is a good month to see hawks in Maryland. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 2,306 of the 24,176 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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.
Good month for hawks in Maryland
9.5%
of yearly sightings
2,306
records in November
#6
busiest month of 12
24,176
verified records a year
October 8.8%, November 9.5%, December 10.2%. 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, November carries 9.5% of the year's hawks sightings, about 1.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between October and November, and it heads toward December (10.2%) after. The busiest month is January (12.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November 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 November?+
Yes. November accounts for 2,306 of the 24,176 verified hawks sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see hawks in Maryland?+
November is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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