Bald Eagles in Vermont in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Vermont. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 345 of the 2,097 sightings logged across the year (16.5%), 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.

Peak month for bald eagles in Vermont

16.5%

of yearly sightings

345

records in March

#1

busiest month of 12

2,097

verified records a year

February 9.1%, March 16.5%, April 12.3%. 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, March carries 16.5% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 8.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (9.1%) into March, and it heads toward April (12.3%) 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 Vermont 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 Eagle2,097 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in Vermont in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 345 of the 2,097 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 16.5% of the annual total.

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

March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and January.

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.