Eagles in Delaware in September
Yes, September is a good month to see eagles in Delaware. It is the 8th busiest month of the year, with 334 of the 4,155 sightings logged across the year (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 eagles in Delaware
8%
of yearly sightings
334
records in September
#8
busiest month of 12
4,155
verified records a year
August 4%, September 8%, October 10.5%. Busiest month is March at 12.6%.
4,155 verified observations of eagles in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
March
524 records (12.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 518 | 12.5% |
| Februarypeak | 459 | 11% |
| Marchpeak | 524 | 12.6% |
| April | 384 | 9.2% |
| May | 269 | 6.5% |
| June | 144 | 3.5% |
| July | 125 | 3% |
| August | 165 | 4% |
| September | 334 | 8% |
| October | 437 | 10.5% |
| November | 364 | 8.8% |
| December | 432 | 10.4% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,766 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 679 |
| Northern Harrier | 608 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 458 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 385 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 110 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 67 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 10 |
In Delaware, September carries 8% of the year's eagles sightings, about 0.3 points below 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 rising from August (4%) into September, and it heads toward October (10.5%) after. The busiest month is March (12.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Delaware are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Northern Harrier. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,766 records
- Red-tailed Hawk679 records
- Northern Harrier608 records
- Cooper's Hawk458 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk385 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk110 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Delaware in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 334 of the 4,155 verified eagles sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see eagles in Delaware?+
September is the 8th busiest month. It is workable, though March and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Delaware?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, January and February, based on 4,155 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Northern Harrier, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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