Eagles in Kansas in November

Yes, November is a good month to see eagles in Kansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 432 of the 4,543 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Mississippi Kite photographed in KansasSharp-shinned Hawk photographed in KansasBroad-winged Hawk photographed in Kansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for eagles in Kansas

9.5%

of yearly sightings

432

records in November

#5

busiest month of 12

4,543

verified records a year

October 6.8%, November 9.5%, December 10.1%. Busiest month is May at 11.3%.

Best months: May, February, December

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)

Quietest month

September

259 records

MonthObservationsShare
January4259.4%
Februarypeak45810.1%
March3748.2%
April4459.8%
Maypeak51211.3%
June2866.3%
July3066.7%
August2776.1%
September2595.7%
October3116.8%
November4329.5%
Decemberpeak45810.1%

Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red-tailed Hawk1,424
Bald Eagle903
Red-shouldered Hawk552
Mississippi Kite489
Cooper's Hawk377
Northern Harrier269
Swainson's Hawk180
Sharp-shinned Hawk89

In Kansas, November carries 9.5% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.2 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 is rising from October (6.8%) into November, and it heads toward December (10.1%) after. The busiest month is May (11.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November 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 November?+

Yes. November accounts for 432 of the 4,543 verified eagles sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see eagles in Kansas?+

November is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.