Bald Eagles in Washington in January
Yes, January is a good month to see bald eagles in Washington. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,655 of the 14,804 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for bald eagles in Washington
11.2%
of yearly sightings
1,655
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
14,804
verified records a year
December 7.4%, January 11.2%, February 9.8%. Busiest month is April at 13.4%.
14,804 verified observations of bald eagles in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bald eagles are recorded in Washington
Peak month
April
1,983 records (13.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,655 | 11.2% |
| February | 1,450 | 9.8% |
| Marchpeak | 1,694 | 11.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,983 | 13.4% |
| Maypeak | 1,821 | 12.3% |
| June | 1,619 | 10.9% |
| July | 1,257 | 8.5% |
| August | 587 | 4% |
| September | 201 | 1.4% |
| October | 578 | 3.9% |
| November | 864 | 5.8% |
| December | 1,095 | 7.4% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 14,804 |
In Washington, 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 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (7.4%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.8%) after. The busiest month is April (13.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Washington 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 Eagle14,804 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Washington in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 1,655 of the 14,804 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bald eagles in Washington?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bald eagles in Washington?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 14,804 verified observations.
Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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