Beavers in Washington in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 558 of the 3,170 sightings logged across the year (17.6%), 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 beavers in Washington
17.6%
of yearly sightings
558
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
3,170
verified records a year
April 18.3%, May 17.6%, June 10.1%. 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, May carries 17.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 9.3 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 holds steady between April and 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 beavers most often recorded in Washington are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver3,170 records
Plan your beaver trip in Washington
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Washington in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 558 of the 3,170 verified beavers sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 17.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Washington?+
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 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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