Squirrels in Georgia in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see squirrels in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,109 of the 10,648 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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.

Southeastern Chipmunk photographed in GeorgiaEastern Chipmunk photographed in GeorgiaEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in Georgia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for squirrels in Georgia

10.4%

of yearly sightings

1,109

records in March

#3

busiest month of 12

10,648

verified records a year

February 6.5%, March 10.4%, April 20.3%. Busiest month is April at 20.3%.

Best months: April, May, March

10,648 verified observations of squirrels in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When squirrels are recorded in Georgia

Peak month

April

2,164 records (20.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

357 records

MonthObservationsShare
January4364.1%
February6936.5%
Marchpeak1,10910.4%
Aprilpeak2,16420.3%
Maypeak1,52014.3%
June8698.2%
July5635.3%
August4324.1%
September7577.1%
October1,07910.1%
November6696.3%
December3573.4%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel7,594
Eastern Chipmunk1,885
Groundhog526
Eastern Fox Squirrel346
Southern Flying Squirrel187
American Red Squirrel9

In Georgia, March carries 10.4% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 2.1 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 rising from February (6.5%) into March, and it heads toward April (20.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The squirrels most often recorded in Georgia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. 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 Squirrel7,594 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk1,885 records
  • Groundhog526 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel346 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel187 records
  • American Red Squirrel9 records
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Plan your squirrel trip in Georgia

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in Georgia in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 1,109 of the 10,648 verified squirrels sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.

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

March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.

What month is best for squirrels in Georgia?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 10,648 verified observations.

Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Georgia?+

The most-recorded species in Georgia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.