Bald Eagles in New Jersey in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see bald eagles in New Jersey. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 387 of the 3,149 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 bald eagles in New Jersey
12.3%
of yearly sightings
387
records in October
#1
busiest month of 12
3,149
verified records a year
September 6.7%, October 12.3%, November 7.6%. 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, October carries 12.3% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (6.7%) into October, and it heads toward November (7.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in New Jersey are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 387 of the 3,149 verified bald eagles sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bald eagles in New Jersey?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, April and March.
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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