Bald Eagles in Minnesota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Minnesota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 675 of the 6,710 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 Minnesota
10.1%
of yearly sightings
675
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
6,710
verified records a year
April 17.9%, May 10.1%, June 5.8%. Busiest month is April at 17.9%.
6,710 verified observations of bald eagles in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
April
1,199 records (17.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 360 | 5.4% |
| February | 555 | 8.3% |
| Marchpeak | 944 | 14.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,199 | 17.9% |
| Maypeak | 675 | 10.1% |
| June | 391 | 5.8% |
| July | 439 | 6.5% |
| August | 410 | 6.1% |
| September | 477 | 7.1% |
| October | 470 | 7% |
| November | 415 | 6.2% |
| December | 375 | 5.6% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 6,710 |
In Minnesota, May carries 10.1% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 1.8 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 is easing off from April (17.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (5.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Minnesota are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle6,710 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Minnesota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 675 of the 6,710 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bald eagles in Minnesota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for bald eagles in Minnesota?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 6,710 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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