Based on 3,173 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maine, American Red Squirrel is most often recorded in July; in Maine it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #1 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
American Red Squirrel in Maine 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 Maine in July
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Chipmunk
North American Porcupine
Moose
Harbor Seal
Groundhog
Snowshoe Hare
Grey Seal
Places to look in Maine
State ParkBaxter State Park
State ParkFort Halifax
State ParkTwo Lights State Park
State ParkQuoddy Head State Park
State ParkFort Point State Park
State ParkPopham Beach State Park
FAQ
When does American Red Squirrel appear in Maine?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in July.
How common is American Red Squirrel in Maine?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Maine (3,173 records in our sample).