Eagles in South Carolina in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see eagles in South Carolina. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 791 of the 8,279 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for eagles in South Carolina
9.6%
of yearly sightings
791
records in February
#3
busiest month of 12
8,279
verified records a year
January 10.5%, February 9.6%, March 9.4%. 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, February carries 9.6% of the year's eagles sightings, about 1.3 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 January and February, and it heads toward March (9.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February 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 February?+
Yes. February accounts for 791 of the 8,279 verified eagles sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see eagles in South Carolina?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, May and February.
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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