Beavers in Maine in July
Yes, July is a good month to see beavers in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 99 of the 823 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 beavers in Maine
12%
of yearly sightings
99
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
823
verified records a year
June 16.4%, July 12%, August 13.6%. Busiest month is June at 16.4%.
823 verified observations of beavers in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
135 records (16.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 2.8% |
| February | 21 | 2.6% |
| March | 36 | 4.4% |
| April | 89 | 10.8% |
| Maypeak | 125 | 15.2% |
| Junepeak | 135 | 16.4% |
| July | 99 | 12% |
| Augustpeak | 112 | 13.6% |
| September | 62 | 7.5% |
| October | 65 | 7.9% |
| November | 41 | 5% |
| December | 15 | 1.8% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 823 |
In Maine, July carries 12% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.7 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 easing off from June (16.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (13.6%) after. The busiest month is June (16.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Maine are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver823 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Maine in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 99 of the 823 verified beavers sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see beavers in Maine?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and August, based on 823 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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