Eagles in Maryland in December
Yes, December is a good month to see eagles in Maryland. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 2,471 of the 24,166 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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 eagles in Maryland
10.2%
of yearly sightings
2,471
records in December
#5
busiest month of 12
24,166
verified records a year
November 9.5%, December 10.2%, January 12.2%. Busiest month is January at 12.2%.
24,166 verified observations of eagles in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
January
2,954 records (12.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 2,954 | 12.2% |
| Februarypeak | 2,627 | 10.9% |
| Marchpeak | 2,570 | 10.6% |
| April | 2,480 | 10.3% |
| May | 1,685 | 7% |
| June | 1,069 | 4.4% |
| July | 902 | 3.7% |
| August | 1,133 | 4.7% |
| September | 1,849 | 7.7% |
| October | 2,120 | 8.8% |
| November | 2,306 | 9.5% |
| December | 2,471 | 10.2% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 8,348 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 6,533 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 3,595 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2,886 |
| Northern Harrier | 750 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 638 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 603 |
| Mississippi Kite | 183 |
In Maryland, December carries 10.2% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.9 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 holds steady between November and December, and it heads toward January (12.2%) after. The busiest month is January (12.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Maryland are Bald Eagle, Red-shouldered Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle8,348 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk6,533 records
- Red-tailed Hawk3,595 records
- Cooper's Hawk2,886 records
- Northern Harrier750 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk638 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Maryland in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 2,471 of the 24,166 verified eagles sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see eagles in Maryland?+
December is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Maryland?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and March, based on 24,166 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Bald Eagle, Red-shouldered Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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