Chipmunks in Louisiana in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Louisiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 648 of the 4,470 sightings logged across the year (14.5%), 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.

Eastern Gray Squirrel photographed in LouisianaEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in LouisianaSouthern Flying Squirrel photographed in Louisiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for chipmunks in Louisiana

14.5%

of yearly sightings

648

records in March

#2

busiest month of 12

4,470

verified records a year

February 7.4%, March 14.5%, April 25.5%. Busiest month is April at 25.5%.

Best months: April, March, May

4,470 verified observations of chipmunks in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When chipmunks are recorded in Louisiana

Peak month

April

1,142 records (25.5% of the year)

Quietest month

July

129 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2676%
February3307.4%
Marchpeak64814.5%
Aprilpeak1,14225.5%
Maypeak45310.1%
June2696%
July1292.9%
August1433.2%
September1904.3%
October3768.4%
November2655.9%
December2585.8%

Chipmunks you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel3,268
Eastern Fox Squirrel911
Southern Flying Squirrel100
Eastern Chipmunk90

In Louisiana, March carries 14.5% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 6.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (7.4%) into March, and it heads toward April (25.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The chipmunks most often recorded in Louisiana are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Southern Flying Squirrel. 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 Gray Squirrel3,268 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel911 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel100 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk90 records
Plan your tripJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Plan your chipmunk trip in Louisiana

Start with live tours near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see chipmunks in Louisiana in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 648 of the 4,470 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 14.5% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see chipmunks in Louisiana?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.

What month is best for chipmunks in Louisiana?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 4,470 verified observations.

Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+

The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Southern Flying Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.