Bald Eagles in New Mexico in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bald eagles in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 152 of the 622 sightings logged across the year (24.4%), 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 Mexico
24.4%
of yearly sightings
152
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
622
verified records a year
November 10.3%, December 24.4%, January 26.8%. Busiest month is January at 26.8%.
622 verified observations of bald eagles in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
January
167 records (26.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 167 | 26.8% |
| Februarypeak | 109 | 17.5% |
| March | 41 | 6.6% |
| April | 29 | 4.7% |
| May | 11 | 1.8% |
| June | 7 | 1.1% |
| July | 12 | 1.9% |
| August | 5 | 0.8% |
| September | 11 | 1.8% |
| October | 14 | 2.3% |
| November | 64 | 10.3% |
| Decemberpeak | 152 | 24.4% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 622 |
In New Mexico, December carries 24.4% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 16.1 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 is rising from November (10.3%) into December, and it heads toward January (26.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in New Mexico are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle622 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in New Mexico in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 152 of the 622 verified bald eagles sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 24.4% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in New Mexico?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, December and February.
What month is best for bald eagles in New Mexico?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and February, based on 622 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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