Bald Eagles in Indiana in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bald eagles in Indiana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 130 of the 1,550 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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 bald eagles in Indiana
8.4%
of yearly sightings
130
records in December
#5
busiest month of 12
1,550
verified records a year
November 7.9%, December 8.4%, January 8.3%. Busiest month is April at 14.8%.
1,550 verified observations of bald eagles in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
April
229 records (14.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 128 | 8.3% |
| February | 176 | 11.4% |
| Marchpeak | 209 | 13.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 229 | 14.8% |
| Maypeak | 184 | 11.9% |
| June | 62 | 4% |
| July | 54 | 3.5% |
| August | 62 | 4% |
| September | 83 | 5.4% |
| October | 110 | 7.1% |
| November | 123 | 7.9% |
| December | 130 | 8.4% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,550 |
In Indiana, December carries 8.4% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 0.1 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 November and December, and it heads toward January (8.3%) after. The busiest month is April (14.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Indiana 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 Eagle1,550 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Indiana in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 130 of the 1,550 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Indiana?+
December 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 bald eagles in Indiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 1,550 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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