Squirrels in Maryland in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in Maryland. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,536 of the 17,591 sightings logged across the year (14.4%), 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 Maryland
14.4%
of yearly sightings
2,536
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
17,591
verified records a year
March 8.7%, April 14.4%, May 13.4%. Busiest month is April at 14.4%.
17,591 verified observations of squirrels in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
April
2,536 records (14.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,063 | 6% |
| February | 938 | 5.3% |
| March | 1,526 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,536 | 14.4% |
| Maypeak | 2,357 | 13.4% |
| Junepeak | 1,879 | 10.7% |
| July | 1,163 | 6.6% |
| August | 892 | 5.1% |
| September | 1,292 | 7.3% |
| October | 1,549 | 8.8% |
| November | 1,333 | 7.6% |
| December | 1,063 | 6% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 12,244 |
| Groundhog | 2,865 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,688 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 351 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 182 |
| American Red Squirrel | 173 |
In Maryland, April carries 14.4% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 6.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (8.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (13.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Maryland are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel12,244 records
- Groundhog2,865 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,688 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel351 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel182 records
- American Red Squirrel173 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Maryland in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 2,536 of the 17,591 verified squirrels sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 14.4% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in Maryland?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for squirrels in Maryland?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 17,591 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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