Squirrels in Rhode Island in September
Yes, September is a good month to see squirrels in Rhode Island. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 190 of the 2,338 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.
Good month for squirrels in Rhode Island
8.1%
of yearly sightings
190
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
2,338
verified records a year
August 6.5%, September 8.1%, October 7.3%. 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, September carries 8.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.2 points below 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 rising from August (6.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (7.3%) after. The busiest month is June (17.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Rhode Island are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 190 of the 2,338 verified squirrels sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see squirrels in Rhode Island?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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