Based on 4,456 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Georgia, Red-shouldered Hawk is most often recorded in January; in Georgia it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #5 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo lineatus
Red-shouldered Hawk in Georgia 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 Georgia in January
Northern Cardinal
Pine Warbler
Eastern Bluebird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Mockingbird
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Eastern Phoebe
Carolina Wren
Places to look in Georgia
State ParkCentennial Olympic Park
Botanical GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden
State ParkNew Echota
National ForestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
State ParkKolomoki Mounds State Park
State ParkGeorge T. Bagby State Park
FAQ
When does Red-shouldered Hawk appear in Georgia?
Mainly December–November, with the most records in January.
How common is Red-shouldered Hawk in Georgia?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Georgia (4,456 records in our sample).