Squirrels in Connecticut in October
Yes, October is a good month to see squirrels in Connecticut. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 594 of the 6,510 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for squirrels in Connecticut
9.1%
of yearly sightings
594
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
6,510
verified records a year
September 9.4%, October 9.1%, November 6.6%. Busiest month is May at 14%.
6,510 verified observations of squirrels in Connecticut, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Connecticut
Peak month
May
910 records (14% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 329 | 5.1% |
| February | 336 | 5.2% |
| March | 376 | 5.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 717 | 11% |
| Maypeak | 910 | 14% |
| Junepeak | 874 | 13.4% |
| July | 533 | 8.2% |
| August | 375 | 5.8% |
| September | 611 | 9.4% |
| October | 594 | 9.1% |
| November | 431 | 6.6% |
| December | 424 | 6.5% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,555 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,400 |
| Groundhog | 881 |
| American Red Squirrel | 496 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 96 |
In Connecticut, October carries 9.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.8 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 holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (6.6%) after. The busiest month is May (14%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Connecticut are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,555 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,400 records
- Groundhog881 records
- American Red Squirrel496 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel96 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Connecticut in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 594 of the 6,510 verified squirrels sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Connecticut?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels in Connecticut?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 6,510 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Connecticut?+
The most-recorded species in Connecticut are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.