Squirrels in Oklahoma in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in Oklahoma. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 991 of the 4,700 sightings logged across the year (21.1%), 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 Oklahoma
21.1%
of yearly sightings
991
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
4,700
verified records a year
March 8.9%, April 21.1%, May 13.3%. Busiest month is April at 21.1%.
4,700 verified observations of squirrels in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
April
991 records (21.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 207 | 4.4% |
| February | 256 | 5.4% |
| March | 420 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 991 | 21.1% |
| Maypeak | 625 | 13.3% |
| Junepeak | 514 | 10.9% |
| July | 269 | 5.7% |
| August | 247 | 5.3% |
| September | 326 | 6.9% |
| October | 356 | 7.6% |
| November | 270 | 5.7% |
| December | 219 | 4.7% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 2,884 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 850 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 531 |
| Groundhog | 232 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 32 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 25 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 21 |
| Rock Squirrel | 16 |
In Oklahoma, April carries 21.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 12.8 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 (8.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (13.3%) 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 Oklahoma are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Black-tailed Prairie Dog and Eastern Gray Squirrel. 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 Fox Squirrel2,884 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog850 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel531 records
- Groundhog232 records
- Eastern Chipmunk32 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel25 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Oklahoma in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 991 of the 4,700 verified squirrels sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 21.1% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in Oklahoma?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for squirrels in Oklahoma?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 4,700 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Black-tailed Prairie Dog and Eastern Gray Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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