Based on 7,431 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alaska, Bald Eagle is most often recorded in July; in Alaska it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #1 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle in Alaska by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Alaska in July
Short-billed Gull
Black-legged Kittiwake
Black-billed Magpie
Glaucous-winged Gull
Common Raven
Tufted Puffin
Pigeon Guillemot
Common Murre
Places to look in Alaska
National Wildlife RefugeArctic National Wildlife Refuge
National ForestTongass National Forest
State ParkChugach State Park
National ForestChugach National Forest
Botanical GardenAlaska Botanical Garden
State ParkDenali State Park
FAQ
When does Bald Eagle appear in Alaska?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Bald Eagle in Alaska?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Alaska (7,431 records in our sample).