Badgers in New Mexico in August
Yes, August is a good month to see badgers in New Mexico. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 36 of the 350 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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.
Good month for badgers in New Mexico
10.3%
of yearly sightings
36
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
350
verified records a year
July 10.9%, August 10.3%, September 6.9%. 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, August carries 10.3% of the year's badgers sightings, about 2 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 holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (6.9%) 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 August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August 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 August?+
Yes. August accounts for 36 of the 350 verified badgers sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see badgers in New Mexico?+
August is the 5th 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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