Squirrels in Maine in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see squirrels in Maine. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 925 of the 7,306 sightings logged across the year (12.7%), 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 squirrels in Maine
12.7%
of yearly sightings
925
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
7,306
verified records a year
July 13.6%, August 12.7%, September 10.8%. Busiest month is June at 16.3%.
7,306 verified observations of squirrels in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
1,188 records (16.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 191 | 2.6% |
| February | 184 | 2.5% |
| March | 361 | 4.9% |
| April | 612 | 8.4% |
| May | 907 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 1,188 | 16.3% |
| Julypeak | 992 | 13.6% |
| Augustpeak | 925 | 12.7% |
| September | 787 | 10.8% |
| October | 646 | 8.8% |
| November | 264 | 3.6% |
| December | 249 | 3.4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Red Squirrel | 2,888 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,967 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,410 |
| Groundhog | 846 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 51 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 24 |
In Maine, August carries 12.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 4.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (10.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Maine are American Red Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Eastern Gray Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- American Red Squirrel2,888 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,967 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel1,410 records
- Groundhog846 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel51 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel24 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Maine in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 925 of the 7,306 verified squirrels sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 12.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see squirrels in Maine?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for squirrels in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 7,306 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are American Red Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Eastern Gray Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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