Bald Eagles in Washington in June
Yes, June is a good month to see bald eagles in Washington. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 1,619 of the 14,804 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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
10.9%
of yearly sightings
1,619
records in June
#5
busiest month of 12
14,804
verified records a year
May 12.3%, June 10.9%, July 8.5%. 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, June carries 10.9% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (12.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.5%) 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 June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 1,619 of the 14,804 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see bald eagles in Washington?+
June is the 5th 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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