Bald Eagles in Oregon in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 922 of the 7,739 sightings logged across the year (11.9%), 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 Oregon
11.9%
of yearly sightings
922
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
7,739
verified records a year
February 11.1%, March 11.9%, April 12.4%. 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, March carries 11.9% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (12.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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 March?+
Yes. March accounts for 922 of the 7,739 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 11.9% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see bald eagles in Oregon?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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