Squirrels in Nebraska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Nebraska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 484 of the 2,917 sightings logged across the year (16.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Nebraska
16.6%
of yearly sightings
484
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,917
verified records a year
April 17%, May 16.6%, June 10.8%. Busiest month is April at 17%.
2,917 verified observations of squirrels in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
April
497 records (17% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 83 | 2.8% |
| February | 105 | 3.6% |
| March | 212 | 7.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 497 | 17% |
| Maypeak | 484 | 16.6% |
| Junepeak | 316 | 10.8% |
| July | 204 | 7% |
| August | 213 | 7.3% |
| September | 230 | 7.9% |
| October | 281 | 9.6% |
| November | 164 | 5.6% |
| December | 128 | 4.4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,900 |
| Groundhog | 267 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 232 |
| Franklin's Ground Squirrel | 159 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 140 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 123 |
| Least Chipmunk | 9 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 2 |
In Nebraska, May carries 16.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 8.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (10.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Nebraska are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Groundhog and Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel1,900 records
- Groundhog267 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel232 records
- Franklin's Ground Squirrel159 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog140 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel123 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Nebraska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 484 of the 2,917 verified squirrels sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 16.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Nebraska?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for squirrels in Nebraska?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,917 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Groundhog and Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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