Eagles in Rhode Island in December
Yes, December is a good month to see eagles in Rhode Island. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 136 of the 1,413 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 Rhode Island
9.6%
of yearly sightings
136
records in December
#4
busiest month of 12
1,413
verified records a year
November 8.1%, December 9.6%, January 9.8%. Busiest month is April at 10.8%.
1,413 verified observations of eagles in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
April
153 records (10.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 139 | 9.8% |
| February | 126 | 8.9% |
| Marchpeak | 136 | 9.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 153 | 10.8% |
| May | 111 | 7.9% |
| June | 73 | 5.2% |
| July | 102 | 7.2% |
| August | 114 | 8.1% |
| September | 104 | 7.4% |
| October | 105 | 7.4% |
| November | 114 | 8.1% |
| December | 136 | 9.6% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 572 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 287 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 159 |
| Bald Eagle | 137 |
| Northern Harrier | 80 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 71 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 30 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 7 |
In Rhode Island, December carries 9.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (8.1%) into December, and it heads toward January (9.8%) after. The busiest month is April (10.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Rhode Island are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawk. 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk572 records
- Cooper's Hawk287 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk159 records
- Bald Eagle137 records
- Northern Harrier80 records
- Broad-winged Hawk71 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Rhode Island in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 136 of the 1,413 verified eagles sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see eagles in Rhode Island?+
December is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Rhode Island?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and March, based on 1,413 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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