Beavers in Georgia in May
Yes, May is a good month to see beavers in Georgia. It is the 4th 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.
Good month for beavers in Georgia
11.6%
of yearly sightings
67
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
579
verified records a year
April 17.4%, May 11.6%, June 6.7%. 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, May carries 11.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.3 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 easing off from April (17.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.7%) after. The busiest month is April (17.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Georgia are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 67 of the 579 verified beavers sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Georgia?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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