Squirrels in Alabama in November

Yes, November is a good month to see squirrels in Alabama. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 752 of the 7,593 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Eastern Fox Squirrel photographed in AlabamaSouthern Flying Squirrel photographed in AlabamaUpland Fox Squirrel photographed in Alabama
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for squirrels in Alabama

9.9%

of yearly sightings

752

records in November

#5

busiest month of 12

7,593

verified records a year

October 11.1%, November 9.9%, December 4.3%. Busiest month is April at 19.6%.

Best months: April, March, October

7,593 verified observations of squirrels in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When squirrels are recorded in Alabama

Peak month

April

1,491 records (19.6% of the year)

Quietest month

July

238 records

MonthObservationsShare
January4335.7%
February6078%
Marchpeak85011.2%
Aprilpeak1,49119.6%
May7549.9%
June4445.8%
July2383.1%
August2423.2%
September6088%
Octoberpeak84411.1%
November7529.9%
December3304.3%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel4,975
Eastern Chipmunk1,223
Groundhog606
Eastern Fox Squirrel448
Southern Flying Squirrel204

In Alabama, November carries 9.9% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 1.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from October (11.1%) into November, and it heads toward December (4.3%) after. The busiest month is April (19.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The squirrels most often recorded in Alabama are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which squirrels you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel4,975 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk1,223 records
  • Groundhog606 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel448 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel204 records
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Plan your squirrel trip in Alabama

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in Alabama in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 752 of the 7,593 verified squirrels sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see squirrels in Alabama?+

November is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for squirrels in Alabama?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and October, based on 7,593 verified observations.

Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Alabama?+

The most-recorded species in Alabama are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.