Bald Eagles in North Dakota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bald eagles in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 239 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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 28, 2026.
Peak month for bald eagles in North Dakota
11.7%
of yearly sightings
28
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
239
verified records a year
April 7.1%, May 11.7%, June 8.4%. Busiest month is March at 13.4%.
239 verified observations of bald eagles in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
March
32 records (13.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 6.3% |
| February | 6 | 2.5% |
| Marchpeak | 32 | 13.4% |
| April | 17 | 7.1% |
| Maypeak | 28 | 11.7% |
| June | 20 | 8.4% |
| July | 20 | 8.4% |
| August | 19 | 7.9% |
| September | 13 | 5.4% |
| October | 16 | 6.7% |
| November | 26 | 10.9% |
| Decemberpeak | 27 | 11.3% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 239 |
In North Dakota, May carries 11.7% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.4 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 April (7.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in North Dakota are Bald Eagle. 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 bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle239 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in North Dakota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 28 of the 239 verified bald eagles sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bald eagles in North Dakota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, May and December.
What month is best for bald eagles in North Dakota?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and December, based on 239 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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