Hawks in Wyoming in September
Yes, September is a good month to see hawks in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 565 of the 4,091 sightings logged across the year (13.8%), 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.
Good month for hawks in Wyoming
13.8%
of yearly sightings
565
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
4,091
verified records a year
August 16.7%, September 13.8%, October 4.4%. 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, September carries 13.8% of the year's hawks sightings, about 5.5 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 August (16.7%) into September, and it heads toward October (4.4%) after. The busiest month is August (16.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 565 of the 4,091 verified hawks sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 13.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hawks in Wyoming?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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