Bald Eagles in Mississippi in October
Yes, October is a good month to see bald eagles in Mississippi. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 65 of the 627 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 bald eagles in Mississippi
10.4%
of yearly sightings
65
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
627
verified records a year
September 8.5%, October 10.4%, November 14%. Busiest month is January at 14.4%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 90 | 14.4% |
| February | 67 | 10.7% |
| March | 81 | 12.9% |
| April | 51 | 8.1% |
| May | 21 | 3.3% |
| June | 13 | 2.1% |
| July | 7 | 1.1% |
| August | 9 | 1.4% |
| September | 53 | 8.5% |
| October | 65 | 10.4% |
| Novemberpeak | 88 | 14% |
| Decemberpeak | 82 | 13.1% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 627 |
In Mississippi, October carries 10.4% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (8.5%) into October, and it heads toward November (14%) 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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 65 of the 627 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bald eagles in Mississippi?+
October is the 6th 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.
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