Beavers in Pennsylvania in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Pennsylvania. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 246 of the 1,818 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 Pennsylvania
13.5%
of yearly sightings
246
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,818
verified records a year
April 17.8%, May 13.5%, June 9.4%. 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, May carries 13.5% of the year's beavers sightings, about 5.2 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 (17.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.4%) 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 Pennsylvania 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 Beaver1,818 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Pennsylvania in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 246 of the 1,818 verified beavers sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Pennsylvania?+
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 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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