Bald Eagles in Oregon in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bald eagles in Oregon. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 771 of the 7,739 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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.
Good month for bald eagles in Oregon
10%
of yearly sightings
771
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
7,739
verified records a year
November 6.1%, December 10%, January 11.2%. Busiest month is May at 12.4%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 867 | 11.2% |
| February | 857 | 11.1% |
| Marchpeak | 922 | 11.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 957 | 12.4% |
| Maypeak | 960 | 12.4% |
| June | 755 | 9.8% |
| July | 486 | 6.3% |
| August | 215 | 2.8% |
| September | 123 | 1.6% |
| October | 355 | 4.6% |
| November | 471 | 6.1% |
| December | 771 | 10% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 7,739 |
In Oregon, December carries 10% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (6.1%) into December, and it heads toward January (11.2%) after. The busiest month is May (12.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Oregon 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 Eagle7,739 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Oregon in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 771 of the 7,739 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Oregon?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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