Bald Eagles in Tennessee in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bald eagles in Tennessee. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 195 of the 1,745 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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 bald eagles in Tennessee
11.2%
of yearly sightings
195
records in December
#5
busiest month of 12
1,745
verified records a year
November 8.3%, December 11.2%, January 12.9%. Busiest month is April at 14.3%.
1,745 verified observations of bald eagles in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
April
249 records (14.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 225 | 12.9% |
| February | 217 | 12.4% |
| Marchpeak | 218 | 12.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 249 | 14.3% |
| May | 114 | 6.5% |
| June | 79 | 4.5% |
| July | 32 | 1.8% |
| August | 46 | 2.6% |
| September | 94 | 5.4% |
| October | 132 | 7.6% |
| November | 144 | 8.3% |
| December | 195 | 11.2% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,745 |
In Tennessee, December carries 11.2% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.9 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 (8.3%) into December, and it heads toward January (12.9%) after. The busiest month is April (14.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Tennessee are 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 bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,745 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Tennessee in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 195 of the 1,745 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Tennessee?+
December is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bald eagles in Tennessee?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and March, based on 1,745 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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