Beavers in Oregon in January
Yes, January is a good month to see beavers in Oregon. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 224 of the 2,592 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 beavers in Oregon
8.6%
of yearly sightings
224
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
2,592
verified records a year
December 6.3%, January 8.6%, February 8.6%. Busiest month is April at 13.5%.
2,592 verified observations of beavers in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
April
349 records (13.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 224 | 8.6% |
| February | 224 | 8.6% |
| Marchpeak | 258 | 10% |
| Aprilpeak | 349 | 13.5% |
| Maypeak | 298 | 11.5% |
| June | 236 | 9.1% |
| July | 183 | 7.1% |
| August | 207 | 8% |
| September | 125 | 4.8% |
| October | 172 | 6.6% |
| November | 152 | 5.9% |
| December | 164 | 6.3% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 2,592 |
In Oregon, January carries 8.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0.3 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 is rising from December (6.3%) into January, and it heads toward February (8.6%) after. The busiest month is April (13.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Oregon are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver2,592 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Oregon in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 224 of the 2,592 verified beavers sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in Oregon?+
January is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Oregon?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 2,592 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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