Squirrels in Kansas in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see squirrels in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 255 of the 2,690 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Peak month for squirrels in Kansas

9.5%

of yearly sightings

255

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

2,690

verified records a year

May 15.4%, June 9.5%, July 5.4%. Busiest month is April at 19.1%.

Best months: April, May, June

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)

Quietest month

December

107 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1204.5%
February1415.2%
March2419%
Aprilpeak51519.1%
Maypeak41515.4%
Junepeak2559.5%
July1465.4%
August1836.8%
September2188.1%
October2148%
November1355%
December1074%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Fox Squirrel1,232
Eastern Gray Squirrel839
Black-tailed Prairie Dog215
Groundhog177
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel84
Eastern Chipmunk80
Spotted Ground Squirrel11
Southern Flying Squirrel5

In Kansas, June carries 9.5% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 1.2 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 easing off from May (15.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (5.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The squirrels 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 June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which squirrels you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Fox Squirrel1,232 records
  • Eastern Gray Squirrel839 records
  • Black-tailed Prairie Dog215 records
  • Groundhog177 records
  • Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel84 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk80 records
Plan your tripLewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Plan your squirrel trip in Kansas

Start with live tours near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in Kansas in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 255 of the 2,690 verified squirrels sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see squirrels in Kansas?+

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

What month is best for squirrels in Kansas?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,690 verified observations.

Which squirrels 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.