Best Time to See Squirrels in Kansas
April, May and June is the best time to see squirrels in Kansas. Based on 2,690 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when squirrels are most active across the year in Kansas.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
2,690 verified observations of squirrels in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
515 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 120 | 4.5% |
| February | 141 | 5.2% |
| March | 241 | 9% |
| Aprilpeak | 515 | 19.1% |
| Maypeak | 415 | 15.4% |
| Junepeak | 255 | 9.5% |
| July | 146 | 5.4% |
| August | 183 | 6.8% |
| September | 218 | 8.1% |
| October | 214 | 8% |
| November | 135 | 5% |
| December | 107 | 4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,232 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 839 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 215 |
| Groundhog | 177 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 84 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 80 |
| Spotted Ground Squirrel | 11 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 5 |
Sightings of squirrels in Kansas peak in April, when 515 of the year's 2,690 verified observations are logged — about 19.1% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, May and June.
The quietest stretch is December, January and November, when squirrels are hardest to find — December sees just 107 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The squirrels you are most likely to encounter in Kansas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Black-tailed Prairie Dog — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see squirrels in Kansas
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve — National Preserve
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Fort Larned National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Fort Scott National Historic Site — National Historic Site
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see squirrels in Kansas?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, May and June, based on 2,690 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are squirrels hardest to see in Kansas?+
December is the quietest month for squirrels in Kansas, with only 107 verified records.
Are squirrels active year-round in Kansas?+
Squirrels are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Kansas, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in April.
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