Bald Eagles in Wyoming in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see bald eagles in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 193 of the 1,428 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 Wyoming
13.5%
of yearly sightings
193
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
1,428
verified records a year
August 13.4%, September 13.5%, October 6%. 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, September carries 13.5% of the year's bald eagles sightings, about 5.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September 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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 193 of the 1,428 verified bald eagles sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bald eagles in Wyoming?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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