Squirrels in Louisiana in October
Yes, October is a good month to see squirrels in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 376 of the 4,470 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for squirrels in Louisiana
8.4%
of yearly sightings
376
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
4,470
verified records a year
September 4.3%, October 8.4%, November 5.9%. Busiest month is April at 25.5%.
4,470 verified observations of squirrels in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
1,142 records (25.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 267 | 6% |
| February | 330 | 7.4% |
| Marchpeak | 648 | 14.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,142 | 25.5% |
| Maypeak | 453 | 10.1% |
| June | 269 | 6% |
| July | 129 | 2.9% |
| August | 143 | 3.2% |
| September | 190 | 4.3% |
| October | 376 | 8.4% |
| November | 265 | 5.9% |
| December | 258 | 5.8% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,268 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 911 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 100 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 90 |
In Louisiana, October carries 8.4% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.1 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 September (4.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.9%) after. The busiest month is April (25.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Louisiana are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Southern Flying Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,268 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel911 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel100 records
- Eastern Chipmunk90 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Louisiana in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 376 of the 4,470 verified squirrels sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Louisiana?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels 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 squirrels 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.
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