Bald Eagles in Louisiana in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bald eagles in Louisiana. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 133 of the 1,204 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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.
Good month for bald eagles in Louisiana
11%
of yearly sightings
133
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
1,204
verified records a year
November 14.4%, December 11%, January 14.6%. Busiest month is January at 14.6%.
1,204 verified observations of bald eagles in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
January
176 records (14.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 176 | 14.6% |
| February | 141 | 11.7% |
| Marchpeak | 168 | 14% |
| April | 167 | 13.9% |
| May | 50 | 4.2% |
| June | 8 | 0.7% |
| July | 7 | 0.6% |
| August | 14 | 1.2% |
| September | 46 | 3.8% |
| October | 121 | 10% |
| Novemberpeak | 173 | 14.4% |
| December | 133 | 11% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,204 |
In Louisiana, December carries 11% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from November (14.4%) into December, and it heads toward January (14.6%) after. The busiest month is January (14.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Louisiana 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 Eagle1,204 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Louisiana in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 133 of the 1,204 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Louisiana?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and November is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bald eagles in Louisiana?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, November and March, based on 1,204 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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