Bald Eagles in Vermont in August

Yes, August is a good month to see bald eagles in Vermont. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 170 of the 2,097 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Good month for bald eagles in Vermont

8.1%

of yearly sightings

170

records in August

#6

busiest month of 12

2,097

verified records a year

July 4.9%, August 8.1%, September 7%. Busiest month is March at 16.5%.

Best months: March, April, January

2,097 verified observations of bald eagles in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bald eagles are recorded in Vermont

Peak month

March

345 records (16.5% of the year)

Quietest month

June

98 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak21510.3%
February1919.1%
Marchpeak34516.5%
Aprilpeak25712.3%
May21310.2%
June984.7%
July1034.9%
August1708.1%
September1477%
October1477%
November1105.2%
December1014.8%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle2,097

In Vermont, August carries 8.1% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from July (4.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (7%) after. The busiest month is March (16.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bald eagles most often recorded in Vermont are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.

Which bald eagles you are most likely to see

  • Bald Eagle2,097 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in Vermont in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 170 of the 2,097 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see bald eagles in Vermont?+

August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for bald eagles in Vermont?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and January, based on 2,097 verified observations.

Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Vermont?+

The most-recorded species in Vermont are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.