Eagles in Maryland in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see eagles in Maryland. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 2,570 of the 24,166 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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 eagles in Maryland
10.6%
of yearly sightings
2,570
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
24,166
verified records a year
February 10.9%, March 10.6%, April 10.3%. 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, March carries 10.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 2.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (10.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 March?+
Yes. March accounts for 2,570 of the 24,166 verified eagles sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see eagles in Maryland?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and March.
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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