Eagles in Alaska in May
Yes, May is a good month to see eagles in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,062 of the 7,786 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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 June 30, 2026.
Good month for eagles in Alaska
13.6%
of yearly sightings
1,062
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
7,786
verified records a year
April 7.4%, May 13.6%, June 19.7%. Busiest month is June at 19.7%.
7,786 verified observations of eagles in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
1,530 records (19.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 200 | 2.6% |
| February | 243 | 3.1% |
| March | 342 | 4.4% |
| April | 574 | 7.4% |
| May | 1,062 | 13.6% |
| Junepeak | 1,530 | 19.7% |
| Julypeak | 1,430 | 18.4% |
| Augustpeak | 1,165 | 15% |
| September | 612 | 7.9% |
| October | 238 | 3.1% |
| November | 216 | 2.8% |
| December | 174 | 2.2% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 6,631 |
| Golden Eagle | 220 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 201 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 199 |
| Northern Harrier | 195 |
| American Goshawk | 175 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 114 |
| White-tailed Eagle | 13 |
In Alaska, May carries 13.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 5.3 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 April (7.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.7%) after. The busiest month is June (19.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Alaska are Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle6,631 records
- Golden Eagle220 records
- Red-tailed Hawk201 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk199 records
- Northern Harrier195 records
- American Goshawk175 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Alaska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,062 of the 7,786 verified eagles sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see eagles in Alaska?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 7,786 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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