Herons in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see herons in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 124 of the 640 sightings logged across the year (19.4%), 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 herons in Wyoming
19.4%
of yearly sightings
124
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
640
verified records a year
April 6.7%, May 19.4%, June 18.8%. Busiest month is July at 21.9%.
640 verified observations of herons in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When herons are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
July
140 records (21.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.3% |
| February | 3 | 0.5% |
| March | 11 | 1.7% |
| April | 43 | 6.7% |
| Maypeak | 124 | 19.4% |
| June | 120 | 18.8% |
| Julypeak | 140 | 21.9% |
| Augustpeak | 123 | 19.2% |
| September | 64 | 10% |
| October | 8 | 1.3% |
| November | 1 | 0.2% |
| December | 1 | 0.2% |
Herons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Blue Heron | 545 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron | 71 |
| Great Egret | 9 |
| Snowy Egret | 7 |
| American Bittern | 6 |
In Wyoming, May carries 19.4% of the year's herons sightings, about 11.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (18.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The herons most often recorded in Wyoming are Great Blue Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron and Great Egret. 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 herons you are most likely to see
- Great Blue Heron545 records
- Black-crowned Night Heron71 records
- Great Egret9 records
- Snowy Egret7 records
- American Bittern6 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see herons in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 124 of the 640 verified herons sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 19.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see herons in Wyoming?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, May and August.
What month is best for herons in Wyoming?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, May and August, based on 640 verified observations.
Which herons are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Great Blue Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron and Great Egret, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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