Bald Eagles in Maryland in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Maryland. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 980 of the 8,352 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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.
Peak month for bald eagles in Maryland
11.7%
of yearly sightings
980
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
8,352
verified records a year
December 9.7%, January 11.7%, February 10.4%. 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, January carries 11.7% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.4 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 December (9.7%) into January, and it heads toward February (10.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Maryland are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 980 of the 8,352 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bald eagles in Maryland?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, March and April.
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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