Bald Eagles in Alabama in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 133 of the 1,124 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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.
Peak month for bald eagles in Alabama
11.8%
of yearly sightings
133
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
1,124
verified records a year
September 5.2%, October 11.8%, November 13%. 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, October carries 11.8% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (5.2%) into October, and it heads toward November (13%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October 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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 133 of the 1,124 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bald eagles in Alabama?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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