Bald Eagles in New Hampshire in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see bald eagles in New Hampshire. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 99 of the 772 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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.

Peak month for bald eagles in New Hampshire

12.8%

of yearly sightings

99

records in April

#2

busiest month of 12

772

verified records a year

March 9.3%, April 12.8%, May 11.7%. Busiest month is July at 13.1%.

Best months: July, April, AugustPeak season right now

772 verified observations of bald eagles in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bald eagles are recorded in New Hampshire

Peak month

July

101 records (13.1% of the year)

Quietest month

January

26 records

MonthObservationsShare
January263.4%
February344.4%
March729.3%
Aprilpeak9912.8%
May9011.7%
June719.2%
Julypeak10113.1%
Augustpeak9712.6%
September8010.4%
October445.7%
November263.4%
December324.1%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle772

In New Hampshire, April carries 12.8% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 4.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from March (9.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (11.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bald eagles most often recorded in New Hampshire are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.

Which bald eagles you are most likely to see

  • Bald Eagle772 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in New Hampshire in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 99 of the 772 verified bald eagles sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see bald eagles in New Hampshire?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, April and August.

What month is best for bald eagles in New Hampshire?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, April and August, based on 772 verified observations.

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

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