Bald Eagles in Oregon in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 957 of the 7,739 sightings logged across the year (12.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bald eagles in Oregon

12.4%

of yearly sightings

957

records in April

#2

busiest month of 12

7,739

verified records a year

March 11.9%, April 12.4%, May 12.4%. Busiest month is May at 12.4%.

Best months: May, April, March

7,739 verified observations of bald eagles in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bald eagles are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

May

960 records (12.4% of the year)

Quietest month

September

123 records

MonthObservationsShare
January86711.2%
February85711.1%
Marchpeak92211.9%
Aprilpeak95712.4%
Maypeak96012.4%
June7559.8%
July4866.3%
August2152.8%
September1231.6%
October3554.6%
November4716.1%
December77110%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle7,739

In Oregon, April carries 12.4% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 4.1 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 holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (12.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bald eagles most often recorded in Oregon are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.

Which bald eagles you are most likely to see

  • Bald Eagle7,739 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your bald eagle trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in Oregon in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 957 of the 7,739 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 12.4% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see bald eagles in Oregon?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and March.

What month is best for bald eagles in Oregon?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and March, based on 7,739 verified observations.

Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Oregon?+

The most-recorded species in Oregon are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.