Eagles in Maine in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see eagles in Maine. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 635 of the 5,059 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), 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
12.6%
of yearly sightings
635
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
5,059
verified records a year
June 9%, July 12.6%, August 15.1%. 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, July carries 12.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 4.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (9%) into July, and it heads toward August (15.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July 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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 635 of the 5,059 verified eagles sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see eagles in Maine?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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