Hawks in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hawks in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 589 of the 4,091 sightings logged across the year (14.4%), 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 Wyoming
14.4%
of yearly sightings
589
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
4,091
verified records a year
April 6%, May 14.4%, June 14.1%. Busiest month is August at 16.7%.
4,091 verified observations of hawks in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
August
683 records (16.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 141 | 3.4% |
| February | 155 | 3.8% |
| March | 148 | 3.6% |
| April | 246 | 6% |
| Maypeak | 589 | 14.4% |
| June | 575 | 14.1% |
| Julypeak | 627 | 15.3% |
| Augustpeak | 683 | 16.7% |
| September | 565 | 13.8% |
| October | 180 | 4.4% |
| November | 79 | 1.9% |
| December | 103 | 2.5% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,415 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,122 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 458 |
| Golden Eagle | 400 |
| Northern Harrier | 213 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 113 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 101 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 78 |
In Wyoming, May carries 14.4% of the year's hawks sightings, about 6.1 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 April (6%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in Wyoming are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Swainson's Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,415 records
- Red-tailed Hawk1,122 records
- Swainson's Hawk458 records
- Golden Eagle400 records
- Northern Harrier213 records
- Ferruginous Hawk113 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 589 of the 4,091 verified hawks sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 14.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hawks in Wyoming?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and May.
What month is best for hawks in Wyoming?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 4,091 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Swainson's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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