Bald Eagles in New Jersey in January
Yes, January is a good month to see bald eagles in New Jersey. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 317 of the 3,149 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 Jersey
10.1%
of yearly sightings
317
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
3,149
verified records a year
December 8%, January 10.1%, February 9.4%. Busiest month is October at 12.3%.
3,149 verified observations of bald eagles in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
October
387 records (12.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 317 | 10.1% |
| February | 296 | 9.4% |
| Marchpeak | 356 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 369 | 11.7% |
| May | 321 | 10.2% |
| June | 150 | 4.8% |
| July | 108 | 3.4% |
| August | 143 | 4.5% |
| September | 210 | 6.7% |
| Octoberpeak | 387 | 12.3% |
| November | 240 | 7.6% |
| December | 252 | 8% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 3,149 |
In New Jersey, January carries 10.1% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 1.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (8%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.4%) after. The busiest month is October (12.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in New Jersey are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle3,149 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in New Jersey in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 317 of the 3,149 verified bald eagles sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bald eagles in New Jersey?+
January is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though October and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bald eagles in New Jersey?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, April and March, based on 3,149 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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