Beavers in Maryland in December
Yes, December is a good month to see beavers in Maryland. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 274 of the 2,554 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.
Good month for beavers in Maryland
10.7%
of yearly sightings
274
records in December
#4
busiest month of 12
2,554
verified records a year
November 5.2%, December 10.7%, January 9.6%. Busiest month is April at 20%.
2,554 verified observations of beavers in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
April
511 records (20% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 245 | 9.6% |
| February | 184 | 7.2% |
| Marchpeak | 317 | 12.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 511 | 20% |
| Maypeak | 290 | 11.4% |
| June | 175 | 6.9% |
| July | 122 | 4.8% |
| August | 111 | 4.3% |
| September | 90 | 3.5% |
| October | 102 | 4% |
| November | 133 | 5.2% |
| December | 274 | 10.7% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 2,554 |
In Maryland, December carries 10.7% of the year's beavers sightings, about 2.4 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 rising from November (5.2%) into December, and it heads toward January (9.6%) after. The busiest month is April (20%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Maryland are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver2,554 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Maryland in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 274 of the 2,554 verified beavers sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see beavers in Maryland?+
December is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Maryland?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 2,554 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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