Eagles in Arkansas in June
Yes, June is a good month to see eagles in Arkansas. It is the 8th busiest month of the year, with 342 of the 4,145 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for eagles in Arkansas
8.3%
of yearly sightings
342
records in June
#8
busiest month of 12
4,145
verified records a year
May 10.9%, June 8.3%, July 8.1%. Busiest month is May at 10.9%.
4,145 verified observations of eagles in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
May
452 records (10.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 420 | 10.1% |
| February | 369 | 8.9% |
| March | 360 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 377 | 9.1% |
| Maypeak | 452 | 10.9% |
| June | 342 | 8.3% |
| July | 336 | 8.1% |
| August | 295 | 7.1% |
| September | 233 | 5.6% |
| October | 231 | 5.6% |
| November | 358 | 8.6% |
| December | 372 | 9% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,197 |
| Bald Eagle | 935 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 771 |
| Mississippi Kite | 538 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 238 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 205 |
| Northern Harrier | 123 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 55 |
In Arkansas, June carries 8.3% of the year's eagles sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 8th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (10.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.1%) after. The busiest month is May (10.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Arkansas are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-shouldered Hawk1,197 records
- Bald Eagle935 records
- Red-tailed Hawk771 records
- Mississippi Kite538 records
- Cooper's Hawk238 records
- Broad-winged Hawk205 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Arkansas in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 342 of the 4,145 verified eagles sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see eagles in Arkansas?+
June is the 8th busiest month. It is workable, though May and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Arkansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, January and April, based on 4,145 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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