Based on 2,506 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, American Beaver is most often recorded in April; in Minnesota it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #6 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Castor canadensis
American Beaver in Minnesota by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Minnesota in April
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Muskrat
Eastern Cottontail
American Red Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
Common Raccoon
Coyote
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does American Beaver appear in Minnesota?
Mainly March–June, with the most records in April.
How common is American Beaver in Minnesota?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Minnesota (2,506 records in our sample).