Bald Eagles in Arkansas in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Arkansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 108 of the 936 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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 Arkansas
11.5%
of yearly sightings
108
records in December
#3
busiest month of 12
936
verified records a year
November 8.9%, December 11.5%, January 11.2%. Busiest month is March at 11.5%.
936 verified observations of bald eagles in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
March
108 records (11.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 105 | 11.2% |
| February | 98 | 10.5% |
| Marchpeak | 108 | 11.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 108 | 11.5% |
| May | 88 | 9.4% |
| June | 48 | 5.1% |
| July | 38 | 4.1% |
| August | 24 | 2.6% |
| September | 59 | 6.3% |
| October | 69 | 7.4% |
| November | 83 | 8.9% |
| Decemberpeak | 108 | 11.5% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 936 |
In Arkansas, December carries 11.5% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.2 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 rising from November (8.9%) into December, and it heads toward January (11.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Arkansas are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle936 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Arkansas in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 108 of the 936 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Arkansas?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and December.
What month is best for bald eagles in Arkansas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and December, based on 936 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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