Beavers in Arizona in March
Yes, March is a good month to see beavers in Arizona. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 24 of the 215 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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 Arizona
11.2%
of yearly sightings
24
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
215
verified records a year
February 5.1%, March 11.2%, April 16.7%. Busiest month is April at 16.7%.
215 verified observations of beavers in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
April
36 records (16.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 7.4% |
| February | 11 | 5.1% |
| March | 24 | 11.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 36 | 16.7% |
| Maypeak | 28 | 13% |
| Junepeak | 34 | 15.8% |
| July | 14 | 6.5% |
| August | 11 | 5.1% |
| September | 7 | 3.3% |
| October | 9 | 4.2% |
| November | 15 | 7% |
| December | 10 | 4.7% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 215 |
In Arizona, March carries 11.2% of the year's beavers sightings, about 2.9 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 February (5.1%) into March, and it heads toward April (16.7%) after. The busiest month is April (16.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Arizona are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver215 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Arizona in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 24 of the 215 verified beavers sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see beavers in Arizona?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Arizona?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and May, based on 215 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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