Best Time to See Eagles in Mississippi
January, November and December is the best time to see eagles in Mississippi. Based on 2,648 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when eagles are most active across the year in Mississippi.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
2,648 verified observations of eagles in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
January
316 records (11.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 316 | 11.9% |
| February | 269 | 10.2% |
| March | 227 | 8.6% |
| April | 232 | 8.8% |
| May | 225 | 8.5% |
| June | 158 | 6% |
| July | 156 | 5.9% |
| August | 130 | 4.9% |
| September | 143 | 5.4% |
| October | 206 | 7.8% |
| Novemberpeak | 297 | 11.2% |
| Decemberpeak | 289 | 10.9% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 627 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 600 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 529 |
| Mississippi Kite | 235 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 183 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 126 |
| Swallow-tailed Kite | 124 |
| Northern Harrier | 121 |
Sightings of eagles in Mississippi peak in January, when 316 of the year's 2,648 verified observations are logged — about 11.9% of the annual total. Activity stays high through January, November and December.
The quietest stretch is August, September and July, when eagles are hardest to find — August sees just 130 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The eagles you are most likely to encounter in Mississippi are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawk — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see eagles in Mississippi
- Gulf Islands National Seashore — National Seashore
- Natchez Trace Parkway — Parkway
- Shiloh National Military Park — National Military Park
- Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site — National Battlefield Site
- Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument — National Monument
- Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument — National Monument
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see eagles in Mississippi?+
January is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through January, November and December, based on 2,648 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are eagles hardest to see in Mississippi?+
August is the quietest month for eagles in Mississippi, with only 130 verified records.
Are eagles active year-round in Mississippi?+
Eagles are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Mississippi, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in January.
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