Squirrels in Maine in October
Yes, October is a good month to see squirrels in Maine. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 646 of the 7,306 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 squirrels in Maine
8.8%
of yearly sightings
646
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
7,306
verified records a year
September 10.8%, October 8.8%, November 3.6%. 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, October carries 8.8% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.5 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 is easing off from September (10.8%) into October, and it heads toward November (3.6%) after. The busiest month is June (16.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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
- 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 646 of the 7,306 verified squirrels sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Maine?+
October is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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