Hawks in New Hampshire in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see hawks in New Hampshire. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 405 of the 3,250 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), 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.
Peak month for hawks in New Hampshire
12.5%
of yearly sightings
405
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
3,250
verified records a year
March 7.2%, April 12.5%, May 12.6%. Busiest month is August at 12.9%.
3,250 verified observations of hawks in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
August
420 records (12.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 130 | 4% |
| February | 142 | 4.4% |
| March | 235 | 7.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 405 | 12.5% |
| Maypeak | 411 | 12.6% |
| June | 308 | 9.5% |
| July | 369 | 11.4% |
| Augustpeak | 420 | 12.9% |
| September | 401 | 12.3% |
| October | 190 | 5.8% |
| November | 123 | 3.8% |
| December | 116 | 3.6% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Broad-winged Hawk | 777 |
| Bald Eagle | 770 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 707 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 354 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 253 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 135 |
| Northern Harrier | 56 |
| Mississippi Kite | 48 |
In New Hampshire, April carries 12.5% of the year's hawks sightings, about 4.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (7.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in New Hampshire are Broad-winged Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. 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
- Broad-winged Hawk777 records
- Bald Eagle770 records
- Red-tailed Hawk707 records
- Cooper's Hawk354 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk253 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk135 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in New Hampshire in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 405 of the 3,250 verified hawks sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hawks in New Hampshire?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and April.
What month is best for hawks in New Hampshire?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and April, based on 3,250 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Broad-winged Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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