Foxes in Maine in January
Yes, January is a good month to see foxes in Maine. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 62 of the 699 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 foxes in Maine
8.9%
of yearly sightings
62
records in January
#6
busiest month of 12
699
verified records a year
December 7.9%, January 8.9%, February 9%. Busiest month is May at 15.9%.
699 verified observations of foxes in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Maine
Peak month
May
111 records (15.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62 | 8.9% |
| February | 63 | 9% |
| March | 44 | 6.3% |
| April | 72 | 10.3% |
| Maypeak | 111 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 80 | 11.4% |
| Julypeak | 76 | 10.9% |
| August | 54 | 7.7% |
| September | 33 | 4.7% |
| October | 31 | 4.4% |
| November | 18 | 2.6% |
| December | 55 | 7.9% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 675 |
In Maine, January carries 8.9% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (9%) after. The busiest month is May (15.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Maine are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox675 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Maine in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 62 of the 699 verified foxes sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Maine?+
January is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Maine?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 699 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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