Eagles in Maine in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see eagles in Maine. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 764 of the 5,059 sightings logged across the year (15.1%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for eagles in Maine
15.1%
of yearly sightings
764
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
5,059
verified records a year
July 12.6%, August 15.1%, September 11%. Busiest month is August at 15.1%.
5,059 verified observations of eagles in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Maine
Peak month
August
764 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 319 | 6.3% |
| February | 303 | 6% |
| March | 277 | 5.5% |
| April | 395 | 7.8% |
| May | 514 | 10.2% |
| June | 457 | 9% |
| Julypeak | 635 | 12.6% |
| Augustpeak | 764 | 15.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 555 | 11% |
| October | 382 | 7.6% |
| November | 206 | 4.1% |
| December | 252 | 5% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 2,509 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 718 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 558 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 434 |
| Northern Harrier | 182 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 154 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 145 |
| Steller's Sea-Eagle | 113 |
In Maine, August carries 15.1% of the year's eagles sightings, about 6.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (12.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The eagles most often recorded in Maine are Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle2,509 records
- Broad-winged Hawk718 records
- Red-tailed Hawk558 records
- Cooper's Hawk434 records
- Northern Harrier182 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk154 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Maine in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 764 of the 5,059 verified eagles sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 15.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see eagles in Maine?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and September.
What month is best for eagles in Maine?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and September, based on 5,059 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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