Bald Eagles in Indiana in February
Yes, February is a good month to see bald eagles in Indiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 176 of the 1,550 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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
11.4%
of yearly sightings
176
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
1,550
verified records a year
January 8.3%, February 11.4%, March 13.5%. 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, February carries 11.4% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from January (8.3%) into February, and it heads toward March (13.5%) 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 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 Eagle1,550 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Indiana in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 176 of the 1,550 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bald eagles in Indiana?+
February is the 4th 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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