Hawks in Nevada in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see hawks in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 641 of the 5,889 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for hawks in Nevada
10.9%
of yearly sightings
641
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
5,889
verified records a year
November 8.4%, December 10.9%, January 11.9%. 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, December 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 rising from November (8.4%) into December, and it heads toward January (11.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December 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 December?+
Yes. December accounts for 641 of the 5,889 verified hawks sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see hawks in Nevada?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, December and February.
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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