Eagles in South Carolina in December
Yes, December is a good month to see eagles in South Carolina. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 769 of the 8,279 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for eagles in South Carolina
9.3%
of yearly sightings
769
records in December
#5
busiest month of 12
8,279
verified records a year
November 7.5%, December 9.3%, January 10.5%. Busiest month is January at 10.5%.
8,279 verified observations of eagles in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
January
873 records (10.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 873 | 10.5% |
| Februarypeak | 791 | 9.6% |
| March | 777 | 9.4% |
| April | 700 | 8.5% |
| Maypeak | 817 | 9.9% |
| June | 644 | 7.8% |
| July | 610 | 7.4% |
| August | 570 | 6.9% |
| September | 493 | 6% |
| October | 611 | 7.4% |
| November | 624 | 7.5% |
| December | 769 | 9.3% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 2,720 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,885 |
| Bald Eagle | 1,459 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 669 |
| Mississippi Kite | 655 |
| Swallow-tailed Kite | 295 |
| Northern Harrier | 210 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 121 |
In South Carolina, December carries 9.3% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (7.5%) into December, and it heads toward January (10.5%) after. The busiest month is January (10.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in South Carolina are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-shouldered Hawk2,720 records
- Red-tailed Hawk1,885 records
- Bald Eagle1,459 records
- Cooper's Hawk669 records
- Mississippi Kite655 records
- Swallow-tailed Kite295 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in South Carolina in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 769 of the 8,279 verified eagles sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see eagles in South Carolina?+
December is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in South Carolina?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, May and February, based on 8,279 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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