Beavers in Delaware in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beavers in Delaware. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 34 of the 216 sightings logged across the year (15.7%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in Delaware
15.7%
of yearly sightings
34
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
216
verified records a year
March 15.7%, April 15.7%, May 13.4%. Busiest month is March at 15.7%.
216 verified observations of beavers in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
March
34 records (15.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 7.9% |
| February | 17 | 7.9% |
| Marchpeak | 34 | 15.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 34 | 15.7% |
| Maypeak | 29 | 13.4% |
| June | 17 | 7.9% |
| July | 19 | 8.8% |
| August | 16 | 7.4% |
| September | 5 | 2.3% |
| October | 5 | 2.3% |
| November | 15 | 6.9% |
| December | 8 | 3.7% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 216 |
In Delaware, April carries 15.7% of the year's beavers sightings, about 7.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (13.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Delaware are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver216 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Delaware in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 34 of the 216 verified beavers sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 15.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in Delaware?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and May.
What month is best for beavers in Delaware?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 216 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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