Beavers in Delaware in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Delaware. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 29 of the 216 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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
13.4%
of yearly sightings
29
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
216
verified records a year
April 15.7%, May 13.4%, June 7.9%. 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, May carries 13.4% of the year's beavers sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (15.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 29 of the 216 verified beavers sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Delaware?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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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