Eagles in Florida in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see eagles in Florida. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 6,508 of the 61,077 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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 Florida
10.7%
of yearly sightings
6,508
records in December
#3
busiest month of 12
61,077
verified records a year
November 9.2%, December 10.7%, January 12%. Busiest month is January at 12%.
61,077 verified observations of eagles in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Florida
Peak month
January
7,357 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 7,357 | 12% |
| February | 6,196 | 10.1% |
| Marchpeak | 7,233 | 11.8% |
| April | 6,457 | 10.6% |
| May | 5,090 | 8.3% |
| June | 3,732 | 6.1% |
| July | 2,771 | 4.5% |
| August | 2,401 | 3.9% |
| September | 2,936 | 4.8% |
| October | 4,779 | 7.8% |
| November | 5,617 | 9.2% |
| Decemberpeak | 6,508 | 10.7% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 28,215 |
| Bald Eagle | 10,174 |
| Swallow-tailed Kite | 6,364 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 3,391 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 3,330 |
| Snail Kite | 2,751 |
| Northern Harrier | 1,953 |
| Short-tailed Hawk | 1,815 |
In Florida, December carries 10.7% of the year's eagles sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (9.2%) into December, and it heads toward January (12%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The eagles most often recorded in Florida are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Swallow-tailed Kite. 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-shouldered Hawk28,215 records
- Bald Eagle10,174 records
- Swallow-tailed Kite6,364 records
- Cooper's Hawk3,391 records
- Red-tailed Hawk3,330 records
- Snail Kite2,751 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Florida in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 6,508 of the 61,077 verified eagles sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see eagles in Florida?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, March and December.
What month is best for eagles in Florida?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and December, based on 61,077 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Swallow-tailed Kite, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.