Eagles in Nevada in March

Yes, March is a good month to see eagles in Nevada. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 560 of the 5,900 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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.

Northern Harrier photographed in NevadaSharp-shinned Hawk photographed in NevadaSharp-shinned Hawk photographed in Nevada
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for eagles in Nevada

9.5%

of yearly sightings

560

records in March

#4

busiest month of 12

5,900

verified records a year

February 10.6%, March 9.5%, April 8.2%. Busiest month is January at 11.9%.

Best months: January, December, February

5,900 verified observations of eagles in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When eagles are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

January

703 records (11.9% of the year)

Quietest month

August

336 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak70311.9%
Februarypeak62710.6%
March5609.5%
April4868.2%
May3646.2%
June4577.7%
July3896.6%
August3365.7%
September3726.3%
October4738%
November4928.3%
Decemberpeak64110.9%

Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red-tailed Hawk2,030
Cooper's Hawk1,644
Northern Harrier687
Golden Eagle328
Bald Eagle264
Red-shouldered Hawk239
Sharp-shinned Hawk228
Swainson's Hawk152

In Nevada, March carries 9.5% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.2 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 February (10.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (8.2%) 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 Nevada are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Northern Harrier. 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 eagles you are most likely to see

  • Red-tailed Hawk2,030 records
  • Cooper's Hawk1,644 records
  • Northern Harrier687 records
  • Golden Eagle328 records
  • Bald Eagle264 records
  • Red-shouldered Hawk239 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see eagles in Nevada in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 560 of the 5,900 verified eagles sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see eagles in Nevada?+

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

What month is best for eagles in Nevada?+

January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and February, based on 5,900 verified observations.

Which eagles are you most likely to see in Nevada?+

The most-recorded species in Nevada are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Northern Harrier, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.