Best Time to See Eagles in Colorado
April, May and January is the best time to see eagles in Colorado. Based on 24,241 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when eagles are most active across the year in Colorado.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
24,241 verified observations of eagles in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
April
2,850 records (11.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 2,441 | 10.1% |
| February | 1,896 | 7.8% |
| March | 1,846 | 7.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,850 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 2,559 | 10.6% |
| June | 1,727 | 7.1% |
| July | 1,798 | 7.4% |
| August | 2,096 | 8.6% |
| September | 1,854 | 7.6% |
| October | 1,524 | 6.3% |
| November | 1,597 | 6.6% |
| December | 2,053 | 8.5% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 9,648 |
| Bald Eagle | 4,606 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2,720 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 2,605 |
| Golden Eagle | 1,086 |
| Northern Harrier | 999 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 884 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 402 |
Sightings of eagles in Colorado peak in April, when 2,850 of the year's 24,241 verified observations are logged — about 11.8% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, May and January.
The quietest stretch is October, November and June, when eagles are hardest to find — October sees just 1,524 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The eagles you are most likely to encounter in Colorado are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see eagles in Colorado
- Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park — National Park
- Colorado National Monument — National Monument
- Curecanti National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Dinosaur National Monument — National Monument
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve — National Park & Preserve
Plan your eagle trip in Colorado
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see eagles in Colorado?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, May and January, based on 24,241 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are eagles hardest to see in Colorado?+
October is the quietest month for eagles in Colorado, with only 1,524 verified records.
Are eagles active year-round in Colorado?+
Eagles are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Colorado, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in April.
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