Bald Eagles in Arkansas in January
Yes, January is a good month to see bald eagles in Arkansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 105 of the 936 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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.
Good month for bald eagles in Arkansas
11.2%
of yearly sightings
105
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
936
verified records a year
December 11.5%, January 11.2%, February 10.5%. 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, January carries 11.2% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.9 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 holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (10.5%) after. The busiest month is March (11.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Arkansas 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 Eagle936 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Arkansas in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 105 of the 936 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bald eagles in Arkansas?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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