Squirrels in Arkansas in March

Yes, March is a good month to see squirrels in Arkansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 387 of the 4,473 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Eastern Gray Squirrel photographed in ArkansasSouthern Flying Squirrel photographed in ArkansasEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in Arkansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for squirrels in Arkansas

8.7%

of yearly sightings

387

records in March

#5

busiest month of 12

4,473

verified records a year

February 6.6%, March 8.7%, April 12.3%. Busiest month is May at 12.9%.

Best months: May, April, October

4,473 verified observations of squirrels in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When squirrels are recorded in Arkansas

Peak month

May

579 records (12.9% of the year)

Quietest month

August

185 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2235%
February2956.6%
March3878.7%
Aprilpeak54812.3%
Maypeak57912.9%
June3578%
July2395.3%
August1854.1%
September3507.8%
Octoberpeak50411.3%
November46810.5%
December3387.6%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel2,383
Eastern Fox Squirrel1,058
Groundhog472
Eastern Chipmunk438
Southern Flying Squirrel58

In Arkansas, March carries 8.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.4 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 rising from February (6.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (12.3%) after. The busiest month is May (12.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The squirrels most often recorded in Arkansas are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Groundhog. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel2,383 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel1,058 records
  • Groundhog472 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk438 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel58 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in Arkansas in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 387 of the 4,473 verified squirrels sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see squirrels in Arkansas?+

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

What month is best for squirrels in Arkansas?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and October, based on 4,473 verified observations.

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

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