Hawks in Nevada in April
Yes, April is a good month to see hawks in Nevada. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 486 of the 5,889 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for hawks in Nevada
8.3%
of yearly sightings
486
records in April
#6
busiest month of 12
5,889
verified records a year
March 9.5%, April 8.3%, May 6.2%. Busiest month is January at 11.9%.
5,889 verified observations of hawks in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
January
703 records (11.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 703 | 11.9% |
| Februarypeak | 627 | 10.6% |
| March | 559 | 9.5% |
| April | 486 | 8.3% |
| May | 364 | 6.2% |
| June | 448 | 7.6% |
| July | 389 | 6.6% |
| August | 336 | 5.7% |
| September | 372 | 6.3% |
| October | 472 | 8% |
| November | 492 | 8.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 641 | 10.9% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2,024 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 1,641 |
| Northern Harrier | 687 |
| Golden Eagle | 327 |
| Bald Eagle | 264 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 239 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 228 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 152 |
In Nevada, April carries 8.3% of the year's hawks sightings, about 0 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 is easing off from March (9.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (6.2%) after. The busiest month is January (11.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hawks most often recorded in Nevada are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Northern Harrier. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk2,024 records
- Cooper's Hawk1,641 records
- Northern Harrier687 records
- Golden Eagle327 records
- Bald Eagle264 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk239 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Nevada in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 486 of the 5,889 verified hawks sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hawks in Nevada?+
April is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hawks in Nevada?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and February, based on 5,889 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Northern Harrier, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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