Foxes in Nebraska in January

Yes, January is a good month to see foxes in Nebraska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 56 of the 645 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for foxes in Nebraska

8.7%

of yearly sightings

56

records in January

#4

busiest month of 12

645

verified records a year

December 7.3%, January 8.7%, February 3.7%. Busiest month is May at 20.2%.

Best months: May, April, June

645 verified observations of foxes in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When foxes are recorded in Nebraska

Peak month

May

130 records (20.2% of the year)

Quietest month

February

24 records

MonthObservationsShare
January568.7%
February243.7%
March517.9%
Aprilpeak9715%
Maypeak13020.2%
Junepeak639.8%
July264%
August264%
September426.5%
October355.4%
November487.4%
December477.3%

Foxes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red Fox633
Swift Fox10

In Nebraska, January carries 8.7% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.4 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 December (7.3%) into January, and it heads toward February (3.7%) after. The busiest month is May (20.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The foxes most often recorded in Nebraska are Red Fox and Swift Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.

Which foxes you are most likely to see

  • Red Fox633 records
  • Swift Fox10 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see foxes in Nebraska in January?+

Yes. January accounts for 56 of the 645 verified foxes sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.

Is January a good time to see foxes in Nebraska?+

January 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 Nebraska?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 645 verified observations.

Which foxes are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+

The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Red Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.