Hawks in Rhode Island in August
Yes, August is a good month to see hawks in Rhode Island. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 114 of the 1,416 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.
Good month for hawks in Rhode Island
8.1%
of yearly sightings
114
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
1,416
verified records a year
July 7.3%, August 8.1%, September 7.3%. 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, August carries 8.1% of the year's hawks sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (7.3%) after. The busiest month is April (10.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August 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 August?+
Yes. August accounts for 114 of the 1,416 verified hawks sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hawks in Rhode Island?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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