Beavers in Alabama in January
Yes, January is a good month to see beavers in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 59 of the 586 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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.
Good month for beavers in Alabama
10.1%
of yearly sightings
59
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
586
verified records a year
December 8.4%, January 10.1%, February 17.1%. 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, January carries 10.1% of the year's beavers sightings, about 1.8 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 December (8.4%) into January, and it heads toward February (17.1%) after. The busiest month is March (17.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Alabama are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 59 of the 586 verified beavers sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in Alabama?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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