Eagles in Alabama in October
Yes, October is a good month to see eagles in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 537 of the 6,254 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for eagles in Alabama
8.6%
of yearly sightings
537
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
6,254
verified records a year
September 7.3%, October 8.6%, November 10%. Busiest month is January at 12.4%.
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 |
In Alabama, October carries 8.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (7.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (10%) after. The busiest month is January (12.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Alabama are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-shouldered Hawk1,606 records
- Red-tailed Hawk1,536 records
- Bald Eagle1,124 records
- Cooper's Hawk837 records
- Broad-winged Hawk310 records
- Mississippi Kite265 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Alabama in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 537 of the 6,254 verified eagles sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see eagles in Alabama?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Alabama?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and November, based on 6,254 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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