Bald Eagles in Alaska in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 944 of the 6,699 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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 Alaska
14.1%
of yearly sightings
944
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
6,699
verified records a year
July 20%, August 14.1%, September 7%. Busiest month is June at 21.2%.
6,699 verified observations of bald eagles in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
1,417 records (21.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 176 | 2.6% |
| February | 207 | 3.1% |
| March | 308 | 4.6% |
| April | 431 | 6.4% |
| May | 909 | 13.6% |
| Junepeak | 1,417 | 21.2% |
| Julypeak | 1,337 | 20% |
| Augustpeak | 944 | 14.1% |
| September | 466 | 7% |
| October | 190 | 2.8% |
| November | 169 | 2.5% |
| December | 145 | 2.2% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 6,699 |
In Alaska, August carries 14.1% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 5.8 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 easing off from July (20%) into August, and it heads toward September (7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Alaska are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle6,699 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Alaska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 944 of the 6,699 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bald eagles in Alaska?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for bald eagles in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 6,699 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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