Bald Eagles in Texas in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,011 of the 7,167 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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
14.1%
of yearly sightings
1,011
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
7,167
verified records a year
February 13.3%, March 14.1%, April 10.9%. 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, March carries 14.1% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 5.8 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 February and March, and it heads toward April (10.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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 March?+
Yes. March accounts for 1,011 of the 7,167 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see bald eagles in Texas?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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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