Squirrels in Kansas in September
Yes, September is a good month to see squirrels in Kansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 218 of the 2,690 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 Kansas
8.1%
of yearly sightings
218
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
2,690
verified records a year
August 6.8%, September 8.1%, October 8%. Busiest month is April at 19.1%.
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 |
In Kansas, September carries 8.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (6.8%) into September, and it heads toward October (8%) after. The busiest month is April (19.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Kansas in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 218 of the 2,690 verified squirrels sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see squirrels in Kansas?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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