Eagles in Texas in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see eagles in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 12,222 of the 112,678 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 eagles in Texas
10.8%
of yearly sightings
12,222
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
112,678
verified records a year
November 8.9%, December 10.8%, January 12.1%. Busiest month is January at 12.1%.
112,678 verified observations of eagles in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Texas
Peak month
January
13,646 records (12.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 13,646 | 12.1% |
| February | 11,386 | 10.1% |
| March | 10,515 | 9.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 12,199 | 10.8% |
| May | 10,002 | 8.9% |
| June | 6,760 | 6% |
| July | 5,821 | 5.2% |
| August | 6,301 | 5.6% |
| September | 6,173 | 5.5% |
| October | 7,627 | 6.8% |
| November | 10,026 | 8.9% |
| Decemberpeak | 12,222 | 10.8% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 27,436 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 24,084 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 13,083 |
| Mississippi Kite | 10,971 |
| Bald Eagle | 7,167 |
| Northern Harrier | 5,064 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 4,889 |
| Harris's Hawk | 3,744 |
In Texas, December carries 10.8% of the year's eagles sightings, about 2.5 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 (8.9%) into December, and it heads toward January (12.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The eagles most often recorded in Texas are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Cooper's Hawk. 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 Hawk27,436 records
- Red-tailed Hawk24,084 records
- Cooper's Hawk13,083 records
- Mississippi Kite10,971 records
- Bald Eagle7,167 records
- Northern Harrier5,064 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Texas in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 12,222 of the 112,678 verified eagles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see 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 April.
What month is best for eagles in Texas?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and April, based on 112,678 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Cooper's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.