Hawks in Vermont in February
Yes, February is a good month to see hawks in Vermont. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 750 of the 8,106 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 Vermont
9.3%
of yearly sightings
750
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
8,106
verified records a year
January 11%, February 9.3%, March 11.8%. Busiest month is April at 12.5%.
8,106 verified observations of hawks in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
April
1,014 records (12.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 891 | 11% |
| February | 750 | 9.3% |
| Marchpeak | 955 | 11.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,014 | 12.5% |
| May | 866 | 10.7% |
| June | 460 | 5.7% |
| July | 436 | 5.4% |
| August | 644 | 7.9% |
| September | 603 | 7.4% |
| October | 454 | 5.6% |
| November | 486 | 6% |
| December | 547 | 6.7% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2,295 |
| Bald Eagle | 2,097 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 1,140 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 730 |
| Northern Harrier | 491 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 412 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 410 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 285 |
In Vermont, February carries 9.3% of the year's hawks sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from January (11%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.8%) after. The busiest month is April (12.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hawks most often recorded in Vermont are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Broad-winged Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk2,295 records
- Bald Eagle2,097 records
- Broad-winged Hawk1,140 records
- Cooper's Hawk730 records
- Northern Harrier491 records
- Rough-legged Hawk412 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Vermont in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 750 of the 8,106 verified hawks sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see hawks in Vermont?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hawks in Vermont?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 8,106 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Broad-winged Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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