Squirrels in Tennessee in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in Tennessee. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,805 of the 10,848 sightings logged across the year (16.6%), 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 Tennessee
16.6%
of yearly sightings
1,805
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
10,848
verified records a year
March 10.1%, April 16.6%, May 12.5%. Busiest month is April at 16.6%.
10,848 verified observations of squirrels in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
April
1,805 records (16.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 525 | 4.8% |
| February | 892 | 8.2% |
| Marchpeak | 1,091 | 10.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,805 | 16.6% |
| Maypeak | 1,358 | 12.5% |
| June | 975 | 9% |
| July | 545 | 5% |
| August | 513 | 4.7% |
| September | 729 | 6.7% |
| October | 1,044 | 9.6% |
| November | 775 | 7.1% |
| December | 596 | 5.5% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 6,811 |
| Groundhog | 1,608 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,372 |
| American Red Squirrel | 455 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 337 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 153 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 3 |
In Tennessee, April carries 16.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 8.3 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 March (10.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Tennessee are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel6,811 records
- Groundhog1,608 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,372 records
- American Red Squirrel455 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel337 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel153 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Tennessee in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 1,805 of the 10,848 verified squirrels sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 16.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in Tennessee?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for squirrels in Tennessee?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 10,848 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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