Beavers in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 298 of the 2,592 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in Oregon
11.5%
of yearly sightings
298
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,592
verified records a year
April 13.5%, May 11.5%, June 9.1%. 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, May carries 11.5% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.2 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 (13.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.1%) 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 Oregon 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 Beaver2,592 records
Plan your beaver trip in Oregon
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Oregon in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 298 of the 2,592 verified beavers sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
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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