Bald Eagles in Kansas in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 128 of the 899 sightings logged across the year (14.2%), 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.
Peak month for bald eagles in Kansas
14.2%
of yearly sightings
128
records in December
#3
busiest month of 12
899
verified records a year
November 10.1%, December 14.2%, January 14.9%. Busiest month is February at 15.7%.
899 verified observations of bald eagles in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
February
141 records (15.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 134 | 14.9% |
| Februarypeak | 141 | 15.7% |
| March | 115 | 12.8% |
| April | 84 | 9.3% |
| May | 76 | 8.5% |
| June | 35 | 3.9% |
| July | 14 | 1.6% |
| August | 15 | 1.7% |
| September | 21 | 2.3% |
| October | 45 | 5% |
| November | 91 | 10.1% |
| Decemberpeak | 128 | 14.2% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 899 |
In Kansas, December carries 14.2% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 5.9 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 (10.1%) into December, and it heads toward January (14.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Kansas 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 Eagle899 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Kansas in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 128 of the 899 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 14.2% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Kansas?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, January and December.
What month is best for bald eagles in Kansas?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, January and December, based on 899 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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