Eagles in Oregon in May
Yes, May is a good month to see eagles in Oregon. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 2,393 of the 27,579 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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.
Good month for eagles in Oregon
8.7%
of yearly sightings
2,393
records in May
#6
busiest month of 12
27,579
verified records a year
April 10.2%, May 8.7%, June 6.8%. Busiest month is December at 11.7%.
27,579 verified observations of eagles in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
December
3,218 records (11.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 3,025 | 11% |
| February | 2,663 | 9.7% |
| March | 2,714 | 9.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,802 | 10.2% |
| May | 2,393 | 8.7% |
| June | 1,863 | 6.8% |
| July | 1,562 | 5.7% |
| August | 1,561 | 5.7% |
| September | 1,639 | 5.9% |
| October | 1,787 | 6.5% |
| November | 2,352 | 8.5% |
| Decemberpeak | 3,218 | 11.7% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 9,578 |
| Bald Eagle | 7,731 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2,540 |
| Northern Harrier | 2,240 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 1,116 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,034 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 789 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 770 |
In Oregon, May carries 8.7% of the year's eagles sightings, about 0.4 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 easing off from April (10.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.8%) after. The busiest month is December (11.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Oregon are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk. 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk9,578 records
- Bald Eagle7,731 records
- Cooper's Hawk2,540 records
- Northern Harrier2,240 records
- Swainson's Hawk1,116 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk1,034 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Oregon in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,393 of the 27,579 verified eagles sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see eagles in Oregon?+
May is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though December and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Oregon?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, January and April, based on 27,579 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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