Beavers in Delaware in July

Yes, July is a good month to see beavers in Delaware. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 19 of the 216 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for beavers in Delaware

8.8%

of yearly sightings

19

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

216

verified records a year

June 7.9%, July 8.8%, August 7.4%. Busiest month is March at 15.7%.

Best months: March, April, May

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)

Quietest month

September

5 records

MonthObservationsShare
January177.9%
February177.9%
Marchpeak3415.7%
Aprilpeak3415.7%
Maypeak2913.4%
June177.9%
July198.8%
August167.4%
September52.3%
October52.3%
November156.9%
December83.7%

Beavers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Beaver216

In Delaware, July carries 8.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0.5 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 holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (7.4%) after. The busiest month is March (15.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The beavers most often recorded in Delaware are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+

Yes. July accounts for 19 of the 216 verified beavers sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see beavers in Delaware?+

July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.