Squirrels in Georgia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Georgia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,520 of the 10,648 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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.
Peak month for squirrels in Georgia
14.3%
of yearly sightings
1,520
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
10,648
verified records a year
April 20.3%, May 14.3%, June 8.2%. Busiest month is April at 20.3%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 436 | 4.1% |
| February | 693 | 6.5% |
| Marchpeak | 1,109 | 10.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,164 | 20.3% |
| Maypeak | 1,520 | 14.3% |
| June | 869 | 8.2% |
| July | 563 | 5.3% |
| August | 432 | 4.1% |
| September | 757 | 7.1% |
| October | 1,079 | 10.1% |
| November | 669 | 6.3% |
| December | 357 | 3.4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 7,594 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,885 |
| Groundhog | 526 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 346 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 187 |
| American Red Squirrel | 9 |
In Georgia, May carries 14.3% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 6 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 easing off from April (20.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 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 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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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Georgia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,520 of the 10,648 verified squirrels sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Georgia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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