Squirrels in Delaware in March

Yes, March is a good month to see squirrels in Delaware. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 122 of the 1,515 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.

Eastern Chipmunk photographed in DelawareAmerican Red Squirrel photographed in DelawareEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in Delaware
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for squirrels in Delaware

8.1%

of yearly sightings

122

records in March

#5

busiest month of 12

1,515

verified records a year

February 4.6%, March 8.1%, April 13%. Busiest month is May at 15.6%.

Best months: May, June, April

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)

Quietest month

December

64 records

MonthObservationsShare
January845.5%
February704.6%
March1228.1%
Aprilpeak19713%
Maypeak23715.6%
Junepeak21314.1%
July1036.8%
August815.3%
September1157.6%
October1469.6%
November835.5%
December644.2%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel1,002
Groundhog248
Eastern Chipmunk194
American Red Squirrel36
Southern Flying Squirrel24
Eastern Fox Squirrel1

In Delaware, March carries 8.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (4.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (13%) after. The busiest month is May (15.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The squirrels most often recorded in Delaware are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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 March?+

Yes. March accounts for 122 of the 1,515 verified squirrels sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see squirrels in Delaware?+

March 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 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.