Based on 5,613 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Bald Eagle is most often recorded in March; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #28 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle in New York 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 New York in March
American Robin
Canada Goose
Mallard
Northern Cardinal
Red-tailed Hawk
Mourning Dove
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Bald Eagle appear in New York?
Mainly February–January, with the most records in March.
How common is Bald Eagle in New York?
It ranks #28 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (5,613 records in our sample).