Beavers in Georgia in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see beavers in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 67 of the 579 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for beavers in Georgia
11.6%
of yearly sightings
67
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
579
verified records a year
February 12.8%, March 11.6%, April 17.4%. Busiest month is April at 17.4%.
579 verified observations of beavers in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
April
101 records (17.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54 | 9.3% |
| Februarypeak | 74 | 12.8% |
| Marchpeak | 67 | 11.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 101 | 17.4% |
| May | 67 | 11.6% |
| June | 39 | 6.7% |
| July | 26 | 4.5% |
| August | 20 | 3.5% |
| September | 22 | 3.8% |
| October | 30 | 5.2% |
| November | 29 | 5% |
| December | 50 | 8.6% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 579 |
In Georgia, March carries 11.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.3 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 February (12.8%) into March, and it heads toward April (17.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Georgia are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver579 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Georgia in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 67 of the 579 verified beavers sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see beavers in Georgia?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, February and March.
What month is best for beavers in Georgia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and March, based on 579 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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