Squirrels in Rhode Island in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Rhode Island. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 376 of the 2,338 sightings logged across the year (16.1%), 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 Rhode Island
16.1%
of yearly sightings
376
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,338
verified records a year
April 14.7%, May 16.1%, June 17.5%. Busiest month is June at 17.5%.
2,338 verified observations of squirrels in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
June
410 records (17.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 91 | 3.9% |
| February | 64 | 2.7% |
| March | 145 | 6.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 344 | 14.7% |
| Maypeak | 376 | 16.1% |
| Junepeak | 410 | 17.5% |
| July | 180 | 7.7% |
| August | 152 | 6.5% |
| September | 190 | 8.1% |
| October | 171 | 7.3% |
| November | 128 | 5.5% |
| December | 87 | 3.7% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,290 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 447 |
| Groundhog | 318 |
| American Red Squirrel | 238 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 19 |
In Rhode Island, May carries 16.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 7.8 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 rising from April (14.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.5%) 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 Rhode Island are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. 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 Squirrel1,290 records
- Eastern Chipmunk447 records
- Groundhog318 records
- American Red Squirrel238 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel19 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Rhode Island in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 376 of the 2,338 verified squirrels sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 16.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Rhode Island?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.
What month is best for squirrels in Rhode Island?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 2,338 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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