Eagles in New Jersey in February
Yes, February is a good month to see eagles in New Jersey. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,278 of the 13,240 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 30, 2026.
Good month for eagles in New Jersey
9.7%
of yearly sightings
1,278
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
13,240
verified records a year
January 10.2%, February 9.7%, March 10.7%. Busiest month is October at 13.4%.
13,240 verified observations of eagles in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
October
1,772 records (13.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 1,344 | 10.2% |
| February | 1,278 | 9.7% |
| Marchpeak | 1,422 | 10.7% |
| April | 1,246 | 9.4% |
| May | 979 | 7.4% |
| June | 575 | 4.3% |
| July | 578 | 4.4% |
| August | 693 | 5.2% |
| September | 970 | 7.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 1,772 | 13.4% |
| November | 1,187 | 9% |
| December | 1,196 | 9% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 4,766 |
| Bald Eagle | 3,143 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2,238 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 952 |
| Northern Harrier | 767 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 484 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 249 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 77 |
In New Jersey, February carries 9.7% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.4 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 holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (10.7%) after. The busiest month is October (13.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in New Jersey are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk4,766 records
- Bald Eagle3,143 records
- Cooper's Hawk2,238 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk952 records
- Northern Harrier767 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk484 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in New Jersey in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 1,278 of the 13,240 verified eagles sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see eagles in New Jersey?+
February is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though October and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in New Jersey?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, March and January, based on 13,240 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.