Eagles in Colorado in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see eagles in Colorado. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,559 of the 24,241 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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 eagles in Colorado
10.6%
of yearly sightings
2,559
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
24,241
verified records a year
April 11.8%, May 10.6%, June 7.1%. Busiest month is April at 11.8%.
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 |
In Colorado, May carries 10.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 2.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (11.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The eagles most often recorded in Colorado are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk9,648 records
- Bald Eagle4,606 records
- Cooper's Hawk2,720 records
- Swainson's Hawk2,605 records
- Golden Eagle1,086 records
- Northern Harrier999 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Colorado in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,559 of the 24,241 verified eagles sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see eagles in Colorado?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and January.
What month is best for eagles in Colorado?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and January, based on 24,241 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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