Based on 2,214 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Vermont, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in January; in Vermont it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #13 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in Vermont 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 Vermont in January
Black-capped Chickadee
Wild Turkey
Northern Cardinal
Bald Eagle
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Downy Woodpecker
Barred Owl
Places to look in Vermont
State ParkElmore State Park
State ParkQuechee State Park
State ParkWilgus State Park
State ParkMount Philo State Park
State ParkCoolidge State Park
State ParkCrystal Lake State Park
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Vermont?
Mainly August–May, with the most records in January.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Vermont?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Vermont (2,214 records in our sample).