Squirrels in Oregon in July
Yes, July is a good month to see squirrels in Oregon. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 2,566 of the 24,557 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 squirrels in Oregon
10.4%
of yearly sightings
2,566
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
24,557
verified records a year
June 12.6%, July 10.4%, August 10.9%. Busiest month is May at 13.1%.
24,557 verified observations of squirrels in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
May
3,207 records (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 946 | 3.9% |
| February | 1,131 | 4.6% |
| March | 1,967 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,888 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 3,207 | 13.1% |
| Junepeak | 3,086 | 12.6% |
| July | 2,566 | 10.4% |
| August | 2,674 | 10.9% |
| September | 2,189 | 8.9% |
| October | 1,692 | 6.9% |
| November | 1,144 | 4.7% |
| December | 1,067 | 4.3% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,603 |
| Douglas's Squirrel | 3,065 |
| Douglas's Ground Squirrel | 2,992 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 2,754 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 2,614 |
| Townsend's Chipmunk | 2,224 |
| Western Gray Squirrel | 1,889 |
| Belding's Ground Squirrel | 1,505 |
In Oregon, July carries 10.4% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 2.1 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 easing off from June (12.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (10.9%) after. The busiest month is May (13.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Oregon are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Douglas's Squirrel and Douglas's Ground Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,603 records
- Douglas's Squirrel3,065 records
- Douglas's Ground Squirrel2,992 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel2,754 records
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel2,614 records
- Townsend's Chipmunk2,224 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Oregon in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 2,566 of the 24,557 verified squirrels sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see squirrels in Oregon?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels in Oregon?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 24,557 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Douglas's Squirrel and Douglas's Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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