Beavers in Alabama in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beavers in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 69 of the 586 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 beavers in Alabama
11.8%
of yearly sightings
69
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
586
verified records a year
March 17.2%, April 11.8%, May 7.7%. Busiest month is March at 17.2%.
586 verified observations of beavers in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
March
101 records (17.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 59 | 10.1% |
| Februarypeak | 100 | 17.1% |
| Marchpeak | 101 | 17.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 69 | 11.8% |
| May | 45 | 7.7% |
| June | 29 | 4.9% |
| July | 11 | 1.9% |
| August | 22 | 3.8% |
| September | 38 | 6.5% |
| October | 29 | 4.9% |
| November | 34 | 5.8% |
| December | 49 | 8.4% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 586 |
In Alabama, April carries 11.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.5 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 is easing off from March (17.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (7.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Alabama are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver586 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Alabama in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 69 of the 586 verified beavers sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in Alabama?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, February and April.
What month is best for beavers in Alabama?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and April, based on 586 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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