Best Time to See Eagles in Alabama
January, February and November is the best time to see eagles in Alabama. Based on 6,254 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when eagles are most active across the year in Alabama.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
6,254 verified observations of eagles in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
January
774 records (12.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 774 | 12.4% |
| Februarypeak | 671 | 10.7% |
| March | 524 | 8.4% |
| April | 506 | 8.1% |
| May | 424 | 6.8% |
| June | 406 | 6.5% |
| July | 369 | 5.9% |
| August | 443 | 7.1% |
| September | 455 | 7.3% |
| October | 537 | 8.6% |
| Novemberpeak | 625 | 10% |
| December | 520 | 8.3% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,606 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,536 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,124 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 837 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 310 |
| Mississippi Kite | 265 |
| Northern Harrier | 180 |
| Swallow-tailed Kite | 174 |
Sightings of eagles in Alabama peak in January, when 774 of the year's 6,254 verified observations are logged — about 12.4% of the annual total. Activity stays high through January, February and November.
The quietest stretch is July, June and May, when eagles are hardest to find — July sees just 369 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The eagles you are most likely to encounter in Alabama are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see eagles in Alabama
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park — National Military Park
- Little River Canyon National Preserve — National Preserve
- Natchez Trace Parkway — Parkway
- Russell Cave National Monument — National Monument
- Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument — National Monument
- Freedom Riders National Monument — National Monument
Plan your eagle trip in Alabama
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see eagles in Alabama?+
January is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through January, February and November, based on 6,254 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are eagles hardest to see in Alabama?+
July is the quietest month for eagles in Alabama, with only 369 verified records.
Are eagles active year-round in Alabama?+
Eagles are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Alabama, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in January.
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