Bald Eagles in Washington in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,821 of the 14,804 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 bald eagles in Washington
12.3%
of yearly sightings
1,821
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
14,804
verified records a year
April 13.4%, May 12.3%, June 10.9%. 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, May carries 12.3% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (13.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Washington are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,821 of the 14,804 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bald eagles in Washington?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
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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