Eagles in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see eagles in New Hampshire. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 411 of the 3,261 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), 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.
Peak month for eagles in New Hampshire
12.6%
of yearly sightings
411
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
3,261
verified records a year
April 12.4%, May 12.6%, June 9.8%. Busiest month is August at 12.9%.
3,261 verified observations of eagles in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
August
420 records (12.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 130 | 4% |
| February | 142 | 4.4% |
| March | 235 | 7.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 405 | 12.4% |
| Maypeak | 411 | 12.6% |
| June | 319 | 9.8% |
| July | 369 | 11.3% |
| Augustpeak | 420 | 12.9% |
| September | 401 | 12.3% |
| October | 190 | 5.8% |
| November | 123 | 3.8% |
| December | 116 | 3.6% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Broad-winged Hawk | 783 |
| Bald Eagle | 771 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 708 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 354 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 256 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 135 |
| Northern Harrier | 56 |
| Mississippi Kite | 48 |
In New Hampshire, May carries 12.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 4.3 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (9.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The eagles most often recorded in New Hampshire are Broad-winged Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Broad-winged Hawk783 records
- Bald Eagle771 records
- Red-tailed Hawk708 records
- Cooper's Hawk354 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk256 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk135 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 411 of the 3,261 verified eagles sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see eagles in New Hampshire?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and April.
What month is best for eagles in New Hampshire?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and April, based on 3,261 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Broad-winged Hawk, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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