Bald Eagles in Delaware in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bald eagles in Delaware. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 155 of the 1,767 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 Delaware
8.8%
of yearly sightings
155
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
1,767
verified records a year
November 6.9%, December 8.8%, January 10.6%. Busiest month is March at 13.5%.
1,767 verified observations of bald eagles in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
March
239 records (13.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 188 | 10.6% |
| February | 177 | 10% |
| Marchpeak | 239 | 13.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 233 | 13.2% |
| Maypeak | 191 | 10.8% |
| June | 67 | 3.8% |
| July | 73 | 4.1% |
| August | 65 | 3.7% |
| September | 103 | 5.8% |
| October | 154 | 8.7% |
| November | 122 | 6.9% |
| December | 155 | 8.8% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,767 |
In Delaware, December carries 8.8% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (6.9%) into December, and it heads toward January (10.6%) after. The busiest month is March (13.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Delaware 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 Eagle1,767 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Delaware in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 155 of the 1,767 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Delaware?+
December is the 6th 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 Delaware?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 1,767 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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