Chipmunks in Kansas in March
Yes, March is a good month to see chipmunks in Kansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 241 of the 2,707 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 chipmunks in Kansas
8.9%
of yearly sightings
241
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
2,707
verified records a year
February 5.2%, March 8.9%, April 19%. Busiest month is April at 19%.
2,707 verified observations of chipmunks in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
515 records (19% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 121 | 4.5% |
| February | 141 | 5.2% |
| March | 241 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 515 | 19% |
| Maypeak | 416 | 15.4% |
| Junepeak | 266 | 9.8% |
| July | 150 | 5.5% |
| August | 183 | 6.8% |
| September | 218 | 8.1% |
| October | 214 | 7.9% |
| November | 135 | 5% |
| December | 107 | 4% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,237 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 847 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 215 |
| Groundhog | 178 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 85 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 81 |
| Spotted Ground Squirrel | 11 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 5 |
In Kansas, March carries 8.9% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 0.6 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 rising from February (5.2%) into March, and it heads toward April (19%) after. The busiest month is April (19%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Kansas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Black-tailed Prairie Dog. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel1,237 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel847 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog215 records
- Groundhog178 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel85 records
- Eastern Chipmunk81 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Kansas in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 241 of the 2,707 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see chipmunks in Kansas?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Kansas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,707 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Black-tailed Prairie Dog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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