Bald Eagles in Wyoming in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Wyoming. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 255 of the 1,428 sightings logged across the year (17.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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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.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bald eagles in Wyoming

17.9%

of yearly sightings

255

records in July

#1

busiest month of 12

1,428

verified records a year

June 14.3%, July 17.9%, August 13.4%. Busiest month is July at 17.9%.

Best months: July, June, SeptemberPeak season right now

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

In Wyoming, July carries 17.9% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 9.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from June (14.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (13.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bald eagles most often recorded in Wyoming are Bald Eagle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.

Which bald eagles you are most likely to see

  • Bald Eagle1,428 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your bald eagle trip in Wyoming

Start with live tours near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bald eagles in Wyoming in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 255 of the 1,428 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 17.9% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see bald eagles in Wyoming?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and September.

What month is best for bald eagles in Wyoming?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and September, based on 1,428 verified observations.

Which bald eagles are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+

The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Bald Eagle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.