Bald Eagles in Mississippi in March

Yes, March is a good month to see bald eagles in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 81 of the 627 sightings logged across the year (12.9%), 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.

Good month for bald eagles in Mississippi

12.9%

of yearly sightings

81

records in March

#4

busiest month of 12

627

verified records a year

February 10.7%, March 12.9%, April 8.1%. Busiest month is January at 14.4%.

Best months: January, November, December

627 verified observations of bald eagles in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bald eagles are recorded in Mississippi

Peak month

January

90 records (14.4% of the year)

Quietest month

July

7 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak9014.4%
February6710.7%
March8112.9%
April518.1%
May213.3%
June132.1%
July71.1%
August91.4%
September538.5%
October6510.4%
Novemberpeak8814%
Decemberpeak8213.1%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle627

In Mississippi, March carries 12.9% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 4.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (10.7%) into March, and it heads toward April (8.1%) after. The busiest month is January (14.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bald eagles most often recorded in Mississippi 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 Eagle627 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in Mississippi in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 81 of the 627 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 12.9% of the annual total.

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

March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and November is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for bald eagles in Mississippi?+

January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, November and December, based on 627 verified observations.

Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+

The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.