Foxes in Maryland in March
Yes, March is a good month to see foxes in Maryland. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 612 of the 6,209 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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 Maryland
9.9%
of yearly sightings
612
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
6,209
verified records a year
February 6.8%, March 9.9%, April 14.1%. Busiest month is May at 15.4%.
6,209 verified observations of foxes in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
May
956 records (15.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 630 | 10.1% |
| February | 420 | 6.8% |
| March | 612 | 9.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 875 | 14.1% |
| Maypeak | 956 | 15.4% |
| June | 559 | 9% |
| July | 345 | 5.6% |
| August | 302 | 4.9% |
| September | 270 | 4.3% |
| October | 354 | 5.7% |
| November | 384 | 6.2% |
| December | 502 | 8.1% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 6,183 |
In Maryland, March carries 9.9% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.6 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 February (6.8%) into March, and it heads toward April (14.1%) after. The busiest month is May (15.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Maryland are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox6,183 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Maryland in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 612 of the 6,209 verified foxes sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see foxes in Maryland?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Maryland?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and January, based on 6,209 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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