Squirrels in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Oregon. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 3,207 of the 24,557 sightings logged across the year (13.1%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Oregon
13.1%
of yearly sightings
3,207
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
24,557
verified records a year
April 11.8%, May 13.1%, June 12.6%. 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, May carries 13.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 4.8 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 April (11.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,207 of the 24,557 verified squirrels sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 13.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
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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