Squirrels in Florida in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in Florida. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 4,992 of the 36,860 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Florida
13.5%
of yearly sightings
4,992
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
36,860
verified records a year
March 11.3%, April 13.5%, May 8.5%. Busiest month is October at 16.5%.
36,860 verified observations of squirrels in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Florida
Peak month
October
6,086 records (16.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,979 | 8.1% |
| February | 3,057 | 8.3% |
| Marchpeak | 4,154 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 4,992 | 13.5% |
| May | 3,151 | 8.5% |
| June | 2,268 | 6.2% |
| July | 1,054 | 2.9% |
| August | 1,308 | 3.5% |
| September | 2,906 | 7.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 6,086 | 16.5% |
| November | 2,582 | 7% |
| December | 2,323 | 6.3% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 34,265 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 2,123 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 334 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 19 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 3 |
In Florida, April carries 13.5% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 5.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (11.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (8.5%) 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 Florida are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Southern Flying Squirrel. 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 Squirrel34,265 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel2,123 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel334 records
- Eastern Chipmunk19 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Florida in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 4,992 of the 36,860 verified squirrels sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in Florida?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, April and March.
What month is best for squirrels in Florida?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, April and March, based on 36,860 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Southern Flying Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.