Eagles in Mississippi in February
Yes, February is a good month to see eagles in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 269 of the 2,648 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for eagles in Mississippi
10.2%
of yearly sightings
269
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
2,648
verified records a year
January 11.9%, February 10.2%, March 8.6%. Busiest month is January at 11.9%.
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 |
In Mississippi, February carries 10.2% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.9 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 easing off from January (11.9%) into February, and it heads toward March (8.6%) after. The busiest month is January (11.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Mississippi are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle627 records
- Red-tailed Hawk600 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk529 records
- Mississippi Kite235 records
- Cooper's Hawk183 records
- Broad-winged Hawk126 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Mississippi in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 269 of the 2,648 verified eagles sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see eagles in Mississippi?+
February 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 eagles in Mississippi?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, November and December, based on 2,648 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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