Squirrels in New Jersey in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see squirrels in New Jersey. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,275 of the 15,889 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in New Jersey
14.3%
of yearly sightings
2,275
records in September
#1
busiest month of 12
15,889
verified records a year
August 5.3%, September 14.3%, October 11.2%. Busiest month is September at 14.3%.
15,889 verified observations of squirrels in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
September
2,275 records (14.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 624 | 3.9% |
| February | 628 | 4% |
| March | 1,298 | 8.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,882 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 2,148 | 13.5% |
| June | 1,724 | 10.9% |
| July | 996 | 6.3% |
| August | 848 | 5.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 2,275 | 14.3% |
| October | 1,782 | 11.2% |
| November | 940 | 5.9% |
| December | 744 | 4.7% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 10,055 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 2,883 |
| Groundhog | 2,474 |
| American Red Squirrel | 231 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 118 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 1 |
In New Jersey, September carries 14.3% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (5.3%) into September, and it heads toward October (11.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in New Jersey are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel10,055 records
- Eastern Chipmunk2,883 records
- Groundhog2,474 records
- American Red Squirrel231 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel118 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in New Jersey in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 2,275 of the 15,889 verified squirrels sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see squirrels in New Jersey?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, May and April.
What month is best for squirrels in New Jersey?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, May and April, based on 15,889 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.