Eagles in Georgia in May
Yes, May is a good month to see eagles in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 966 of the 10,825 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for eagles in Georgia
8.9%
of yearly sightings
966
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
10,825
verified records a year
April 9.9%, May 8.9%, June 8.8%. Busiest month is April at 9.9%.
10,825 verified observations of eagles in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
April
1,072 records (9.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 1,006 | 9.3% |
| February | 969 | 9% |
| Marchpeak | 1,017 | 9.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,072 | 9.9% |
| May | 966 | 8.9% |
| June | 958 | 8.8% |
| July | 897 | 8.3% |
| August | 791 | 7.3% |
| September | 676 | 6.2% |
| October | 802 | 7.4% |
| November | 775 | 7.2% |
| December | 896 | 8.3% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 4,277 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2,866 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,023 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 999 |
| Mississippi Kite | 624 |
| Swallow-tailed Kite | 264 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 258 |
| Northern Harrier | 109 |
In Georgia, May carries 8.9% of the year's eagles sightings, about 0.6 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 April and May, and it heads toward June (8.8%) after. The busiest month is April (9.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Georgia are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle. 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-shouldered Hawk4,277 records
- Red-tailed Hawk2,866 records
- Bald Eagle1,023 records
- Cooper's Hawk999 records
- Mississippi Kite624 records
- Swallow-tailed Kite264 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Georgia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 966 of the 10,825 verified eagles sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see eagles in Georgia?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Georgia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 10,825 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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