Squirrels in North Carolina in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in North Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 3,758 of the 24,942 sightings logged across the year (15.1%), 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 squirrels in North Carolina
15.1%
of yearly sightings
3,758
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
24,942
verified records a year
March 10.6%, April 15.1%, May 9.9%. Busiest month is April at 15.1%.
24,942 verified observations of squirrels in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
April
3,758 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,147 | 8.6% |
| February | 2,266 | 9.1% |
| Marchpeak | 2,632 | 10.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,758 | 15.1% |
| May | 2,461 | 9.9% |
| June | 1,790 | 7.2% |
| July | 1,076 | 4.3% |
| August | 979 | 3.9% |
| September | 2,067 | 8.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 2,641 | 10.6% |
| November | 2,083 | 8.4% |
| December | 1,042 | 4.2% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 19,074 |
| Groundhog | 2,114 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,890 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 676 |
| American Red Squirrel | 547 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 320 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 10 |
In North Carolina, April carries 15.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 6.8 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 March (10.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (9.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in North Carolina are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel19,074 records
- Groundhog2,114 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,890 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel676 records
- American Red Squirrel547 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel320 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in North Carolina in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 3,758 of the 24,942 verified squirrels sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 15.1% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in North Carolina?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, October and March.
What month is best for squirrels in North Carolina?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, October and March, based on 24,942 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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