Bald Eagles in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bald eagles in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 166 of the 1,428 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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 Wyoming
11.6%
of yearly sightings
166
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
1,428
verified records a year
April 5.7%, May 11.6%, June 14.3%. Busiest month is July at 17.9%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52 | 3.6% |
| February | 67 | 4.7% |
| March | 60 | 4.2% |
| April | 81 | 5.7% |
| May | 166 | 11.6% |
| Junepeak | 204 | 14.3% |
| Julypeak | 255 | 17.9% |
| August | 191 | 13.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 193 | 13.5% |
| October | 85 | 6% |
| November | 30 | 2.1% |
| December | 44 | 3.1% |
Bald Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,428 |
In Wyoming, May carries 11.6% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 3.3 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 rising from April (5.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.3%) after. The busiest month is July (17.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bald eagles most often recorded in Wyoming 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 Eagle1,428 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bald eagles in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 166 of the 1,428 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bald eagles in Wyoming?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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