Squirrels in Texas in February
Yes, February is a good month to see squirrels in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 7,540 of the 77,538 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for squirrels in Texas
9.7%
of yearly sightings
7,540
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
77,538
verified records a year
January 7.1%, February 9.7%, March 10.5%. Busiest month is April at 19.9%.
77,538 verified observations of squirrels in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
15,426 records (19.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5,511 | 7.1% |
| February | 7,540 | 9.7% |
| Marchpeak | 8,180 | 10.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 15,426 | 19.9% |
| Maypeak | 8,219 | 10.6% |
| June | 4,743 | 6.1% |
| July | 3,380 | 4.4% |
| August | 3,387 | 4.4% |
| September | 5,982 | 7.7% |
| October | 5,691 | 7.3% |
| November | 5,036 | 6.5% |
| December | 4,443 | 5.7% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 57,223 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 8,662 |
| Rock Squirrel | 4,288 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 3,140 |
| Rio Grande Ground Squirrel | 1,325 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 484 |
| Spotted Ground Squirrel | 413 |
| Texas Antelope Squirrel | 240 |
In Texas, February carries 9.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 1.4 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 rising from January (7.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (10.5%) after. The busiest month is April (19.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Texas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Rock Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel57,223 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel8,662 records
- Rock Squirrel4,288 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog3,140 records
- Rio Grande Ground Squirrel1,325 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel484 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Texas in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 7,540 of the 77,538 verified squirrels sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see squirrels in Texas?+
February 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 squirrels in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 77,538 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Rock Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.