Bald Eagles in Alabama in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Alabama. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 146 of the 1,124 sightings logged across the year (13%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bald eagles in Alabama

13%

of yearly sightings

146

records in November

#2

busiest month of 12

1,124

verified records a year

October 11.8%, November 13%, December 11%. Busiest month is January at 18%.

Best months: January, November, October

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)

Quietest month

July

4 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak20218%
February12811.4%
March13211.7%
April968.5%
May575.1%
June262.3%
July40.4%
August171.5%
September595.2%
Octoberpeak13311.8%
Novemberpeak14613%
December12411%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle1,124

In Alabama, November carries 13% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 4.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from October (11.8%) into November, and it heads toward December (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bald eagles most often recorded in Alabama are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which bald eagles you are most likely to see

  • Bald Eagle1,124 records
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Plan your bald eagle trip in Alabama

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in Alabama in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 146 of the 1,124 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see bald eagles in Alabama?+

November is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, November and October.

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.