Eagles in Vermont in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see eagles in Vermont. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 892 of the 8,122 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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 Vermont
11%
of yearly sightings
892
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
8,122
verified records a year
December 6.7%, January 11%, February 9.2%. Busiest month is April at 12.5%.
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 |
In Vermont, January carries 11% of the year's eagles sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.7%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The eagles most often recorded in Vermont are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Broad-winged Hawk. 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk2,298 records
- Bald Eagle2,103 records
- Broad-winged Hawk1,142 records
- Cooper's Hawk733 records
- Northern Harrier491 records
- Rough-legged Hawk412 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Vermont in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 892 of the 8,122 verified eagles sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see eagles in Vermont?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and January.
What month is best for eagles in Vermont?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 8,122 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Broad-winged Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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