Herons in Maryland in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see herons in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,049 of the 22,756 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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 herons in Maryland
13.4%
of yearly sightings
3,049
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
22,756
verified records a year
July 11.9%, August 13.4%, September 10%. Busiest month is May at 15.1%.
22,756 verified observations of herons in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When herons are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
May
3,446 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 798 | 3.5% |
| February | 688 | 3% |
| March | 932 | 4.1% |
| April | 2,510 | 11% |
| Maypeak | 3,446 | 15.1% |
| Junepeak | 2,934 | 12.9% |
| July | 2,704 | 11.9% |
| Augustpeak | 3,049 | 13.4% |
| September | 2,276 | 10% |
| October | 1,571 | 6.9% |
| November | 1,000 | 4.4% |
| December | 848 | 3.7% |
Herons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Blue Heron | 11,885 |
| Green Heron | 3,468 |
| Great Egret | 2,293 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron | 1,730 |
| Yellow-crowned Night Heron | 1,191 |
| Snowy Egret | 774 |
| Little Blue Heron | 483 |
| Tricolored Heron | 281 |
In Maryland, August carries 13.4% of the year's herons sightings, about 5.1 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 rising from July (11.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (10%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The herons most often recorded in Maryland are Great Blue Heron, Green Heron and Great Egret. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which herons you are most likely to see
- Great Blue Heron11,885 records
- Green Heron3,468 records
- Great Egret2,293 records
- Black-crowned Night Heron1,730 records
- Yellow-crowned Night Heron1,191 records
- Snowy Egret774 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see herons in Maryland in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 3,049 of the 22,756 verified herons sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see herons in Maryland?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and June.
What month is best for herons in Maryland?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and June, based on 22,756 verified observations.
Which herons are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Great Blue Heron, Green Heron and Great Egret, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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