Beavers in Maine in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Maine. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 125 of the 823 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in Maine
15.2%
of yearly sightings
125
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
823
verified records a year
April 10.8%, May 15.2%, June 16.4%. 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, May carries 15.2% of the year's beavers sightings, about 6.9 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 April (10.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Maine are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 125 of the 823 verified beavers sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Maine?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and August.
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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