Bald Eagles in Maryland in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 921 of the 8,352 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bald eagles in Maryland

11%

of yearly sightings

921

records in March

#2

busiest month of 12

8,352

verified records a year

February 10.4%, March 11%, April 11%. Busiest month is January at 11.7%.

Best months: January, March, April

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)

Quietest month

July

299 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak98011.7%
February86810.4%
Marchpeak92111%
Aprilpeak91711%
May6307.5%
June3514.2%
July2993.6%
August3904.7%
September6277.5%
October7448.9%
November8199.8%
December8069.7%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle8,352

In Maryland, March carries 11% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.7 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 holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which bald eagles you are most likely to see

  • Bald Eagle8,352 records
Plan your tripAntietam National Battlefield

Plan your bald eagle trip in Maryland

Start with live tours near Antietam National Battlefield, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in Maryland in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 921 of the 8,352 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see bald eagles in Maryland?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.