Best Time to See Bald Eagles in Wyoming

July, June and September is the best time to see bald eagles in Wyoming. Based on 1,428 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bald eagles are most active across the year in Wyoming.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Bald Eagle photographed in Wyoming

Bald Eagle · Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová CC BY

Bald Eagle photographed in Wyoming

Bald Eagle · Callisto CC BY

Bald Eagle photographed in Wyoming

Bald Eagle · benjchristensen CC BY

Photos by iNaturalist observers, reused under the licence each observer chose.
Best months: July, June, September

1,428 verified observations of bald eagles in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bald eagles are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

July

255 records (17.9% of the year)

Quietest month

November

30 records

MonthObservationsShare
January523.6%
February674.7%
March604.2%
April815.7%
May16611.6%
Junepeak20414.3%
Julypeak25517.9%
August19113.4%
Septemberpeak19313.5%
October856%
November302.1%
December443.1%

Bald Eagles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bald Eagle1,428

Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo

Typical weather in Wyoming

Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when bald eagles are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for bald eagles sit around 50 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRain
Jan27°F15°F0.9"
Feb25°F9°F0.7"
Mar35°F19°F1.6"
Apr45°F26°F1.9"
May60°F40°F2.3"
Junbest time74°F52°F1.7"
Julbest time84°F60°F0.3"
Aug82°F58°F0.9"
Sepbest time72°F50°F0.8"
Oct51°F33°F1.9"
Nov40°F24°F0.7"
Dec30°F17°F0.5"

Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Wyoming. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.

More on bald eagles in Wyoming:

Sightings of bald eagles in Wyoming peak in July, when 255 of the year's 1,428 verified observations are logged — about 17.9% of the annual total. Activity stays high through July, June and September.

The quietest stretch is November and December, when bald eagles are hardest to find — November sees just 30 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.

The bald eagles you are most likely to encounter in Wyoming are Bald Eagle — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.

Where to go

Best places to see bald eagles in Wyoming

  • Bighorn Canyon National Recreation AreaNational Recreation Area
  • Devils Tower National MonumentNational Monument
  • Fossil Butte National MonumentNational Monument
  • Grand Teton National ParkNational Park
  • Yellowstone National ParkNational Park
  • California National Historic TrailNational Historic Trail

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to see bald eagles in Wyoming?+

July is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through July, June and September, based on 1,428 verified iNaturalist observations.

When are bald eagles hardest to see in Wyoming?+

November is the quietest month for bald eagles in Wyoming, with only 30 verified records.

Are bald eagles active year-round in Wyoming?+

Bald eagles are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Wyoming, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in July.