Bald Eagles in Arizona in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Arizona. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 149 of the 1,069 sightings logged across the year (13.9%), 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.
Peak month for bald eagles in Arizona
13.9%
of yearly sightings
149
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
1,069
verified records a year
January 17.7%, February 13.9%, March 12.7%. Busiest month is January at 17.7%.
1,069 verified observations of bald eagles in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
January
189 records (17.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 189 | 17.7% |
| Februarypeak | 149 | 13.9% |
| Marchpeak | 136 | 12.7% |
| April | 108 | 10.1% |
| May | 85 | 8% |
| June | 65 | 6.1% |
| July | 30 | 2.8% |
| August | 29 | 2.7% |
| September | 39 | 3.6% |
| October | 51 | 4.8% |
| November | 80 | 7.5% |
| December | 108 | 10.1% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,069 |
In Arizona, February carries 13.9% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 5.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from January (17.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (12.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Arizona are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,069 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Arizona in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 149 of the 1,069 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 13.9% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bald eagles in Arizona?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and March.
What month is best for bald eagles in Arizona?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and March, based on 1,069 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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