Beavers in New Jersey in January
Yes, January is a good month to see beavers in New Jersey. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 114 of the 1,369 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for beavers in New Jersey
8.3%
of yearly sightings
114
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
1,369
verified records a year
December 5.6%, January 8.3%, February 6.2%. Busiest month is March at 16.7%.
1,369 verified observations of beavers in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
March
228 records (16.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 114 | 8.3% |
| February | 85 | 6.2% |
| Marchpeak | 228 | 16.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 220 | 16.1% |
| Maypeak | 202 | 14.8% |
| June | 104 | 7.6% |
| July | 64 | 4.7% |
| August | 36 | 2.6% |
| September | 30 | 2.2% |
| October | 87 | 6.4% |
| November | 122 | 8.9% |
| December | 77 | 5.6% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 1,369 |
In New Jersey, January carries 8.3% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (5.6%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.2%) after. The busiest month is March (16.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in New Jersey are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver1,369 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in New Jersey in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 114 of the 1,369 verified beavers sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in New Jersey?+
January is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in New Jersey?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 1,369 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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