Bald Eagles in Virginia in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 696 of the 6,213 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for bald eagles in Virginia
11.2%
of yearly sightings
696
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
6,213
verified records a year
December 9.8%, January 11.2%, February 10.8%. Busiest month is April at 14.9%.
6,213 verified observations of bald eagles in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
April
923 records (14.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 696 | 11.2% |
| February | 671 | 10.8% |
| Marchpeak | 720 | 11.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 923 | 14.9% |
| May | 582 | 9.4% |
| June | 302 | 4.9% |
| July | 213 | 3.4% |
| August | 216 | 3.5% |
| September | 317 | 5.1% |
| October | 467 | 7.5% |
| November | 495 | 8% |
| December | 611 | 9.8% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 6,213 |
In Virginia, January carries 11.2% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.9 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 (9.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (10.8%) 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 Virginia 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 Eagle6,213 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Virginia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 696 of the 6,213 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bald eagles in Virginia?+
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 bald eagles in Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 6,213 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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