Eagles in Kansas in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see eagles in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 458 of the 4,543 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 Kansas
10.1%
of yearly sightings
458
records in December
#3
busiest month of 12
4,543
verified records a year
November 9.5%, December 10.1%, January 9.4%. Busiest month is May at 11.3%.
4,543 verified observations of eagles in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
May
512 records (11.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 425 | 9.4% |
| Februarypeak | 458 | 10.1% |
| March | 374 | 8.2% |
| April | 445 | 9.8% |
| Maypeak | 512 | 11.3% |
| June | 286 | 6.3% |
| July | 306 | 6.7% |
| August | 277 | 6.1% |
| September | 259 | 5.7% |
| October | 311 | 6.8% |
| November | 432 | 9.5% |
| Decemberpeak | 458 | 10.1% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,424 |
| Bald Eagle | 903 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 552 |
| Mississippi Kite | 489 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 377 |
| Northern Harrier | 269 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 180 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 89 |
In Kansas, December carries 10.1% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.8 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 holds steady between November and December, and it heads toward January (9.4%) 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 Kansas are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk. 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-tailed Hawk1,424 records
- Bald Eagle903 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk552 records
- Mississippi Kite489 records
- Cooper's Hawk377 records
- Northern Harrier269 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Kansas in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 458 of the 4,543 verified eagles sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see eagles in Kansas?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, February and December.
What month is best for eagles in Kansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, February and December, based on 4,543 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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