Bald Eagles in Utah in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Utah. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 281 of the 1,287 sightings logged across the year (21.8%), 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 bald eagles in Utah
21.8%
of yearly sightings
281
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
1,287
verified records a year
December 14.7%, January 21.8%, February 23.7%. Busiest month is February at 23.7%.
1,287 verified observations of bald eagles in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Utah
Peak month
February
305 records (23.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 281 | 21.8% |
| Februarypeak | 305 | 23.7% |
| March | 169 | 13.1% |
| April | 37 | 2.9% |
| May | 45 | 3.5% |
| June | 39 | 3% |
| July | 44 | 3.4% |
| August | 50 | 3.9% |
| September | 39 | 3% |
| October | 28 | 2.2% |
| November | 61 | 4.7% |
| Decemberpeak | 189 | 14.7% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,287 |
In Utah, January carries 21.8% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 13.5 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 December (14.7%) into January, and it heads toward February (23.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Utah are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which bald eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,287 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Utah in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 281 of the 1,287 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 21.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bald eagles in Utah?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, January and December.
What month is best for bald eagles in Utah?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, January and December, based on 1,287 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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