Eagles in Washington in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see eagles in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,304 of the 29,610 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.
Peak month for eagles in Washington
11.2%
of yearly sightings
3,304
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
29,610
verified records a year
December 8.7%, January 11.2%, February 9.8%. Busiest month is April at 11.4%.
29,610 verified observations of eagles in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Washington
Peak month
April
3,362 records (11.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 3,304 | 11.2% |
| February | 2,887 | 9.8% |
| Marchpeak | 3,212 | 10.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,362 | 11.4% |
| May | 2,892 | 9.8% |
| June | 2,468 | 8.3% |
| July | 1,996 | 6.7% |
| August | 1,605 | 5.4% |
| September | 1,379 | 4.7% |
| October | 1,691 | 5.7% |
| November | 2,245 | 7.6% |
| December | 2,569 | 8.7% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 14,794 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 6,884 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 3,246 |
| Northern Harrier | 2,033 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 707 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 531 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 413 |
| Golden Eagle | 345 |
In Washington, January carries 11.2% of the year's eagles sightings, about 2.9 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 rising from December (8.7%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.8%) 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 Washington are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Cooper's 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
- Bald Eagle14,794 records
- Red-tailed Hawk6,884 records
- Cooper's Hawk3,246 records
- Northern Harrier2,033 records
- Sharp-shinned Hawk707 records
- Rough-legged Hawk531 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Washington in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 3,304 of the 29,610 verified eagles sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see eagles in Washington?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, January and March.
What month is best for eagles in Washington?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and March, based on 29,610 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Cooper's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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