Cardinals in New Hampshire in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see cardinals in New Hampshire. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 206 of the 1,169 sightings logged across the year (17.6%), 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 cardinals in New Hampshire
17.6%
of yearly sightings
206
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
1,169
verified records a year
March 8.2%, April 17.6%, May 17.4%. Busiest month is April at 17.6%.
1,169 verified observations of cardinals in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When cardinals are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
April
206 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 6.1% |
| February | 66 | 5.6% |
| March | 96 | 8.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 206 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 203 | 17.4% |
| Junepeak | 133 | 11.4% |
| July | 101 | 8.6% |
| August | 62 | 5.3% |
| September | 53 | 4.5% |
| October | 85 | 7.3% |
| November | 34 | 2.9% |
| December | 59 | 5% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 1,169 |
In New Hampshire, April carries 17.6% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 9.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (8.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (17.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The cardinals most often recorded in New Hampshire are Northern Cardinal. 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 cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal1,169 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in New Hampshire in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 206 of the 1,169 verified cardinals sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 17.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see cardinals in New Hampshire?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for cardinals in New Hampshire?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 1,169 verified observations.
Which cardinals are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Northern Cardinal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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