Beavers in Alabama in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see beavers in Alabama. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 100 of the 586 sightings logged across the year (17.1%), 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
17.1%
of yearly sightings
100
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
586
verified records a year
January 10.1%, February 17.1%, March 17.2%. 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, February carries 17.1% of the year's beavers sightings, about 8.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from January (10.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (17.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February 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 February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February 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 February?+
Yes. February accounts for 100 of the 586 verified beavers sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 17.1% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see beavers in Alabama?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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