Based on 1,487 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Hampshire, Great Blue Heron is most often recorded in August; in New Hampshire it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #6 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Blue Heron in New Hampshire by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New Hampshire in August
Wild Turkey
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Mallard
Common Loon
American Goldfinch
Cedar Waxwing
Broad-winged Hawk
Eastern Phoebe
Places to look in New Hampshire
National ForestWhite Mountain National Forest
State ParkFranconia Notch State Park
State ParkOdiorne Point State Park
State ParkMount Washington State Park
State ParkRhododendron State Park
State ParkPawtuckaway State Park
FAQ
When does Great Blue Heron appear in New Hampshire?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Great Blue Heron in New Hampshire?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New Hampshire (1,487 records in our sample).