Bald Eagles in Texas in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,056 of the 7,167 sightings logged across the year (14.7%), 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.
Peak month for bald eagles in Texas
14.7%
of yearly sightings
1,056
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
7,167
verified records a year
November 11.3%, December 14.7%, January 15.1%. Busiest month is January at 15.1%.
7,167 verified observations of bald eagles in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Texas
Peak month
January
1,085 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 1,085 | 15.1% |
| February | 954 | 13.3% |
| Marchpeak | 1,011 | 14.1% |
| April | 781 | 10.9% |
| May | 367 | 5.1% |
| June | 149 | 2.1% |
| July | 75 | 1% |
| August | 68 | 0.9% |
| September | 230 | 3.2% |
| October | 579 | 8.1% |
| November | 812 | 11.3% |
| Decemberpeak | 1,056 | 14.7% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 7,167 |
In Texas, December carries 14.7% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 6.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (11.3%) into December, and it heads toward January (15.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Texas 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 Eagle7,167 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Texas in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 1,056 of the 7,167 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 14.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bald eagles in Texas?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, December and March.
What month is best for bald eagles in Texas?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and March, based on 7,167 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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