Squirrels in Indiana in October
Yes, October is a good month to see squirrels in Indiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,255 of the 11,127 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for squirrels in Indiana
11.3%
of yearly sightings
1,255
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
11,127
verified records a year
September 15.3%, October 11.3%, November 5.3%. Busiest month is April at 15.5%.
11,127 verified observations of squirrels in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
April
1,724 records (15.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 360 | 3.2% |
| February | 475 | 4.3% |
| March | 868 | 7.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,724 | 15.5% |
| Maypeak | 1,532 | 13.8% |
| June | 1,028 | 9.2% |
| July | 594 | 5.3% |
| August | 603 | 5.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,702 | 15.3% |
| October | 1,255 | 11.3% |
| November | 588 | 5.3% |
| December | 398 | 3.6% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 4,082 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 2,488 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,960 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,235 |
| Groundhog | 1,014 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 94 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 70 |
In Indiana, October carries 11.3% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 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 September (15.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.3%) after. The busiest month is April (15.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Indiana are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel4,082 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel2,488 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,960 records
- American Red Squirrel1,235 records
- Groundhog1,014 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel94 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Indiana in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 1,255 of the 11,127 verified squirrels sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Indiana?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels in Indiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, September and May, based on 11,127 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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