Squirrels in Nebraska in October
Yes, October is a good month to see squirrels in Nebraska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 281 of the 2,917 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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.
Good month for squirrels in Nebraska
9.6%
of yearly sightings
281
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
2,917
verified records a year
September 7.9%, October 9.6%, November 5.6%. 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, October carries 9.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 1.3 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 September (7.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.6%) after. The busiest month is April (17%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 281 of the 2,917 verified squirrels sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Nebraska?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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