Hawks in Rhode Island in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see hawks in Rhode Island. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 153 of the 1,416 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 Rhode Island
10.8%
of yearly sightings
153
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
1,416
verified records a year
March 9.6%, April 10.8%, May 7.8%. Busiest month is April at 10.8%.
1,416 verified observations of hawks in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
April
153 records (10.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 139 | 9.8% |
| February | 126 | 8.9% |
| Marchpeak | 136 | 9.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 153 | 10.8% |
| May | 111 | 7.8% |
| June | 74 | 5.2% |
| July | 104 | 7.3% |
| August | 114 | 8.1% |
| September | 104 | 7.3% |
| October | 105 | 7.4% |
| November | 114 | 8.1% |
| December | 136 | 9.6% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 574 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 287 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 159 |
| Bald Eagle | 137 |
| Northern Harrier | 80 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 71 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 30 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 7 |
In Rhode Island, April carries 10.8% of the year's hawks sightings, about 2.5 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 (9.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (7.8%) 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 Rhode Island are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Red-shouldered 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
- Red-tailed Hawk574 records
- Cooper's Hawk287 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk159 records
- Bald Eagle137 records
- Northern Harrier80 records
- Broad-winged Hawk71 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Rhode Island in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 153 of the 1,416 verified hawks sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hawks in Rhode Island?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, January and March.
What month is best for hawks in Rhode Island?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and March, based on 1,416 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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