Bald Eagles in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bald eagles in New Hampshire. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 90 of the 772 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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 New Hampshire
11.7%
of yearly sightings
90
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
772
verified records a year
April 12.8%, May 11.7%, June 9.2%. Busiest month is July at 13.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 3.4% |
| February | 34 | 4.4% |
| March | 72 | 9.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 99 | 12.8% |
| May | 90 | 11.7% |
| June | 71 | 9.2% |
| Julypeak | 101 | 13.1% |
| Augustpeak | 97 | 12.6% |
| September | 80 | 10.4% |
| October | 44 | 5.7% |
| November | 26 | 3.4% |
| December | 32 | 4.1% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 772 |
In New Hampshire, May carries 11.7% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.4 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 April (12.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.2%) after. The busiest month is July (13.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in New Hampshire are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 90 of the 772 verified bald eagles sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bald eagles in New Hampshire?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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