Best Time to See Eagles in Vermont
April, March and January is the best time to see eagles in Vermont. Based on 8,122 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when eagles are most active across the year in Vermont.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
8,122 verified observations of eagles in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
April
1,015 records (12.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 892 | 11% |
| February | 751 | 9.2% |
| Marchpeak | 955 | 11.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,015 | 12.5% |
| May | 867 | 10.7% |
| June | 469 | 5.8% |
| July | 436 | 5.4% |
| August | 645 | 7.9% |
| September | 604 | 7.4% |
| October | 454 | 5.6% |
| November | 487 | 6% |
| December | 547 | 6.7% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2,298 |
| Bald Eagle | 2,103 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 1,142 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 733 |
| Northern Harrier | 491 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 412 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 410 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 285 |
Sightings of eagles in Vermont peak in April, when 1,015 of the year's 8,122 verified observations are logged — about 12.5% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, March and January.
The quietest stretch is July, October and June, when eagles are hardest to find — July sees just 436 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The eagles you are most likely to encounter in Vermont are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Broad-winged Hawk — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see eagles in Vermont
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail — National Scenic Trail
- Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- North Country National Scenic Trail — National Scenic Trail
- Dead Creek WMA IBA
- Missisquoi NWR IBA
- Shelburne Bay
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see eagles in Vermont?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, March and January, based on 8,122 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are eagles hardest to see in Vermont?+
July is the quietest month for eagles in Vermont, with only 436 verified records.
Are eagles active year-round in Vermont?+
Eagles are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Vermont, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in April.
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