Badgers in New Mexico in April
Yes, April is a good month to see badgers in New Mexico. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 31 of the 350 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 badgers in New Mexico
8.9%
of yearly sightings
31
records in April
#6
busiest month of 12
350
verified records a year
March 3.4%, April 8.9%, May 5.7%. Busiest month is January at 17.1%.
350 verified observations of badgers in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
January
60 records (17.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 60 | 17.1% |
| February | 9 | 2.6% |
| March | 12 | 3.4% |
| April | 31 | 8.9% |
| May | 20 | 5.7% |
| Junepeak | 40 | 11.4% |
| July | 38 | 10.9% |
| August | 36 | 10.3% |
| September | 24 | 6.9% |
| October | 25 | 7.1% |
| November | 12 | 3.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 43 | 12.3% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 350 |
In New Mexico, April carries 8.9% of the year's badgers sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (3.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (5.7%) after. The busiest month is January (17.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in New Mexico are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger350 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in New Mexico in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 31 of the 350 verified badgers sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see badgers in New Mexico?+
April is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for badgers in New Mexico?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and June, based on 350 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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