Beavers in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 104 of the 662 sightings logged across the year (15.7%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in New Mexico
15.7%
of yearly sightings
104
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
662
verified records a year
April 27.2%, May 15.7%, June 9.2%. Busiest month is April at 27.2%.
662 verified observations of beavers in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
April
180 records (27.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 5.6% |
| February | 35 | 5.3% |
| March | 52 | 7.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 180 | 27.2% |
| Maypeak | 104 | 15.7% |
| Junepeak | 61 | 9.2% |
| July | 28 | 4.2% |
| August | 34 | 5.1% |
| September | 39 | 5.9% |
| October | 36 | 5.4% |
| November | 27 | 4.1% |
| December | 29 | 4.4% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 662 |
In New Mexico, May carries 15.7% of the year's beavers sightings, about 7.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (27.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in New Mexico are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver662 records
Plan your beaver trip in New Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 104 of the 662 verified beavers sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 15.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in New Mexico?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for beavers in New Mexico?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 662 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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