Squirrels in Vermont in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Vermont. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,419 of the 10,560 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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 Vermont
13.4%
of yearly sightings
1,419
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
10,560
verified records a year
April 14.7%, May 13.4%, June 10.1%. Busiest month is April at 14.7%.
10,560 verified observations of squirrels in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
April
1,557 records (14.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 496 | 4.7% |
| February | 889 | 8.4% |
| March | 724 | 6.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,557 | 14.7% |
| Maypeak | 1,419 | 13.4% |
| Junepeak | 1,070 | 10.1% |
| July | 815 | 7.7% |
| August | 669 | 6.3% |
| September | 953 | 9% |
| October | 780 | 7.4% |
| November | 623 | 5.9% |
| December | 565 | 5.4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Red Squirrel | 3,350 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,136 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 2,697 |
| Groundhog | 969 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 36 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 26 |
In Vermont, May carries 13.4% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 5.1 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 (14.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.1%) 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 Vermont are American Red Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk. 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
- American Red Squirrel3,350 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,136 records
- Eastern Chipmunk2,697 records
- Groundhog969 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel36 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel26 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Vermont in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,419 of the 10,560 verified squirrels sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Vermont?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for squirrels in Vermont?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 10,560 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are American Red Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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