Bald Eagles in Arizona in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Arizona. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 189 of the 1,069 sightings logged across the year (17.7%), 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
17.7%
of yearly sightings
189
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
1,069
verified records a year
December 10.1%, January 17.7%, February 13.9%. 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, January carries 17.7% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 9.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (10.1%) into January, and it heads toward February (13.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January 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 January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 189 of the 1,069 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 17.7% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bald eagles in Arizona?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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