Eagles in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see eagles in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 590 of the 4,114 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 eagles in Wyoming
14.3%
of yearly sightings
590
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
4,114
verified records a year
April 6%, May 14.3%, June 14.4%. Busiest month is August at 16.6%.
4,114 verified observations of eagles in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When eagles are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
August
683 records (16.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 141 | 3.4% |
| February | 155 | 3.8% |
| March | 148 | 3.6% |
| April | 246 | 6% |
| May | 590 | 14.3% |
| Junepeak | 594 | 14.4% |
| Julypeak | 628 | 15.3% |
| Augustpeak | 683 | 16.6% |
| September | 566 | 13.8% |
| October | 181 | 4.4% |
| November | 79 | 1.9% |
| December | 103 | 2.5% |
Eagles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | 1,425 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1,127 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 463 |
| Golden Eagle | 402 |
| Northern Harrier | 213 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 113 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 102 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 78 |
In Wyoming, May carries 14.3% of the year's eagles sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.4%) after. The busiest month is August (16.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The eagles most often recorded in Wyoming are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Swainson's Hawk. 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 eagles you are most likely to see
- Bald Eagle1,425 records
- Red-tailed Hawk1,127 records
- Swainson's Hawk463 records
- Golden Eagle402 records
- Northern Harrier213 records
- Ferruginous Hawk113 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see eagles in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 590 of the 4,114 verified eagles sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see eagles in Wyoming?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for eagles in Wyoming?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 4,114 verified observations.
Which eagles are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Swainson's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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