Squirrels in Massachusetts in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see squirrels in Massachusetts. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 3,611 of the 31,157 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Massachusetts
11.6%
of yearly sightings
3,611
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
31,157
verified records a year
September 11.4%, October 11.6%, November 6%. Busiest month is April at 14.5%.
31,157 verified observations of squirrels in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
April
4,520 records (14.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,374 | 4.4% |
| February | 1,354 | 4.3% |
| March | 2,497 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 4,520 | 14.5% |
| Maypeak | 4,152 | 13.3% |
| June | 3,419 | 11% |
| July | 1,963 | 6.3% |
| August | 1,538 | 4.9% |
| September | 3,544 | 11.4% |
| Octoberpeak | 3,611 | 11.6% |
| November | 1,870 | 6% |
| December | 1,315 | 4.2% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 19,551 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 6,658 |
| American Red Squirrel | 2,443 |
| Groundhog | 1,931 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 216 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 1 |
In Massachusetts, October carries 11.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 3.3 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 September and October, and it heads toward November (6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Massachusetts are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and American Red 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
- Eastern Gray Squirrel19,551 records
- Eastern Chipmunk6,658 records
- American Red Squirrel2,443 records
- Groundhog1,931 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel216 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Massachusetts in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 3,611 of the 31,157 verified squirrels sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Massachusetts?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and October.
What month is best for squirrels in Massachusetts?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and October, based on 31,157 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and American Red Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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