Eagles in Maine in June

Yes, June is a good month to see eagles in Maine. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 457 of the 5,059 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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 30, 2026.

Steller's Sea-Eagle photographed in MaineBroad-winged Hawk photographed in MaineSteller's Sea-Eagle photographed in Maine
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for eagles in Maine

9%

of yearly sightings

457

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

5,059

verified records a year

May 10.2%, June 9%, July 12.6%. Busiest month is August at 15.1%.

Best months: August, July, SeptemberPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

November

206 records

MonthObservationsShare
January3196.3%
February3036%
March2775.5%
April3957.8%
May51410.2%
June4579%
Julypeak63512.6%
Augustpeak76415.1%
Septemberpeak55511%
October3827.6%
November2064.1%
December2525%

Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle2,509
Broad-winged Hawk718
Red-tailed Hawk558
Cooper's Hawk434
Northern Harrier182
Red-shouldered Hawk154
Sharp-shinned Hawk145
Steller's Sea-Eagle113

In Maine, June carries 9% of the year's eagles sightings, about 0.7 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 easing off from May (10.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (12.6%) after. The busiest month is August (15.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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

Yes. June accounts for 457 of the 5,059 verified eagles sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see eagles in Maine?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.