Bald Eagles in Maryland in February
Yes, February is a good month to see bald eagles in Maryland. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 868 of the 8,352 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 Maryland
10.4%
of yearly sightings
868
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
8,352
verified records a year
January 11.7%, February 10.4%, March 11%. Busiest month is January at 11.7%.
8,352 verified observations of bald eagles in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
January
980 records (11.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 980 | 11.7% |
| February | 868 | 10.4% |
| Marchpeak | 921 | 11% |
| Aprilpeak | 917 | 11% |
| May | 630 | 7.5% |
| June | 351 | 4.2% |
| July | 299 | 3.6% |
| August | 390 | 4.7% |
| September | 627 | 7.5% |
| October | 744 | 8.9% |
| November | 819 | 9.8% |
| December | 806 | 9.7% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 8,352 |
In Maryland, February carries 10.4% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from January (11.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (11%) after. The busiest month is January (11.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Maryland are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle8,352 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Maryland in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 868 of the 8,352 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bald eagles in Maryland?+
February is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bald eagles in Maryland?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and April, based on 8,352 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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