Beavers in Pennsylvania in June
Yes, June is a good month to see beavers in Pennsylvania. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 170 of the 1,818 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 beavers in Pennsylvania
9.4%
of yearly sightings
170
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
1,818
verified records a year
May 13.5%, June 9.4%, July 4.7%. Busiest month is April at 17.8%.
1,818 verified observations of beavers in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Pennsylvania
Peak month
April
324 records (17.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 140 | 7.7% |
| February | 128 | 7% |
| Marchpeak | 219 | 12% |
| Aprilpeak | 324 | 17.8% |
| Maypeak | 246 | 13.5% |
| June | 170 | 9.4% |
| July | 85 | 4.7% |
| August | 66 | 3.6% |
| September | 68 | 3.7% |
| October | 108 | 5.9% |
| November | 149 | 8.2% |
| December | 115 | 6.3% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 1,818 |
In Pennsylvania, June carries 9.4% of the year's beavers sightings, about 1.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (13.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (4.7%) after. The busiest month is April (17.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Pennsylvania are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver1,818 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Pennsylvania in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 170 of the 1,818 verified beavers sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see beavers in Pennsylvania?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Pennsylvania?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 1,818 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+
The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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