Bald Eagles in Delaware in February

Yes, February is a good month to see bald eagles in Delaware. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 177 of the 1,767 sightings logged across the year (10%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Good month for bald eagles in Delaware

10%

of yearly sightings

177

records in February

#5

busiest month of 12

1,767

verified records a year

January 10.6%, February 10%, March 13.5%. Busiest month is March at 13.5%.

Best months: March, April, May

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)

Quietest month

August

65 records

MonthObservationsShare
January18810.6%
February17710%
Marchpeak23913.5%
Aprilpeak23313.2%
Maypeak19110.8%
June673.8%
July734.1%
August653.7%
September1035.8%
October1548.7%
November1226.9%
December1558.8%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle1,767

In Delaware, February carries 10% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (13.5%) 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 February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February 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 February?+

Yes. February accounts for 177 of the 1,767 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see bald eagles in Delaware?+

February is the 5th 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.