Squirrels in Delaware in October
Yes, October is a good month to see squirrels in Delaware. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 146 of the 1,515 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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.
Good month for squirrels in Delaware
9.6%
of yearly sightings
146
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
1,515
verified records a year
September 7.6%, October 9.6%, November 5.5%. 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, October carries 9.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 1.3 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 is rising from September (7.6%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.5%) 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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 146 of the 1,515 verified squirrels sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Delaware?+
October is the 4th 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.
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