Squirrels in Texas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 8,219 of the 77,538 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Texas
10.6%
of yearly sightings
8,219
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
77,538
verified records a year
April 19.9%, May 10.6%, June 6.1%. 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, May carries 10.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 2.3 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 (19.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.1%) 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 Texas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Rock Squirrel. 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 8,219 of the 77,538 verified squirrels sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Texas?+
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 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.