Based on 3,266 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wisconsin, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in September; in Wisconsin it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #15 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin in September
Wild Turkey
Sandhill Crane
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
Tennessee Warbler
Canada Goose
American Goldfinch
Ring-billed Gull
Places to look in Wisconsin
State ParkAztalan State Park
State ParkWyalusing State Park
National ForestChequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
State ParkMerrick State Park
State ParkPerrot State Park
State ParkLake Kegonsa State Park
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Wisconsin?
Mainly August–July, with the most records in September.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Wisconsin?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Wisconsin (3,266 records in our sample).