Squirrels in Delaware in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in Delaware. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 197 of the 1,515 sightings logged across the year (13%), 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 squirrels in Delaware
13%
of yearly sightings
197
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
1,515
verified records a year
March 8.1%, April 13%, May 15.6%. Busiest month is May at 15.6%.
1,515 verified observations of squirrels in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
May
237 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 84 | 5.5% |
| February | 70 | 4.6% |
| March | 122 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 197 | 13% |
| Maypeak | 237 | 15.6% |
| Junepeak | 213 | 14.1% |
| July | 103 | 6.8% |
| August | 81 | 5.3% |
| September | 115 | 7.6% |
| October | 146 | 9.6% |
| November | 83 | 5.5% |
| December | 64 | 4.2% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,002 |
| Groundhog | 248 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 194 |
| American Red Squirrel | 36 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 24 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1 |
In Delaware, April carries 13% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 4.7 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 rising from March (8.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (15.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Delaware are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel1,002 records
- Groundhog248 records
- Eastern Chipmunk194 records
- American Red Squirrel36 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel24 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Delaware in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 197 of the 1,515 verified squirrels sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in Delaware?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for squirrels in Delaware?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,515 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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