Beavers in Washington in June
Yes, June is a good month to see beavers in Washington. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 319 of the 3,170 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 beavers in Washington
10.1%
of yearly sightings
319
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
3,170
verified records a year
May 17.6%, June 10.1%, July 6.3%. Busiest month is April at 18.3%.
3,170 verified observations of beavers in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Washington
Peak month
April
580 records (18.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 209 | 6.6% |
| February | 217 | 6.8% |
| Marchpeak | 333 | 10.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 580 | 18.3% |
| Maypeak | 558 | 17.6% |
| June | 319 | 10.1% |
| July | 199 | 6.3% |
| August | 185 | 5.8% |
| September | 118 | 3.7% |
| October | 118 | 3.7% |
| November | 166 | 5.2% |
| December | 168 | 5.3% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 3,170 |
In Washington, June carries 10.1% of the year's beavers sightings, about 1.8 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 easing off from May (17.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (6.3%) after. The busiest month is April (18.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Washington are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver3,170 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Washington in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 319 of the 3,170 verified beavers sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see beavers in Washington?+
June 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 beavers in Washington?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 3,170 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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