Bald Eagles in Alabama in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bald eagles in Alabama. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 124 of the 1,124 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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.
Good month for bald eagles in Alabama
11%
of yearly sightings
124
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
1,124
verified records a year
November 13%, December 11%, January 18%. Busiest month is January at 18%.
1,124 verified observations of bald eagles in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
January
202 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 202 | 18% |
| February | 128 | 11.4% |
| March | 132 | 11.7% |
| April | 96 | 8.5% |
| May | 57 | 5.1% |
| June | 26 | 2.3% |
| July | 4 | 0.4% |
| August | 17 | 1.5% |
| September | 59 | 5.2% |
| Octoberpeak | 133 | 11.8% |
| Novemberpeak | 146 | 13% |
| December | 124 | 11% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,124 |
In Alabama, December carries 11% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from November (13%) into December, and it heads toward January (18%) after. The busiest month is January (18%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Alabama are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,124 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Alabama in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 124 of the 1,124 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Alabama?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and November is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bald eagles in Alabama?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, November and October, based on 1,124 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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