Based on 3,804 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Michigan, American Red Squirrel is most often recorded in July; in Michigan it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #6 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
American Red Squirrel in Michigan 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 Michigan in July
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Places to look in Michigan
Wilderness AreaIsle Royale National Park
Botanical GardenBelle Isle Park
Botanical GardenFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Botanical GardenLeila Arboretum
Botanical GardenNichols Arboretum
State ParkGrand Mere State Park
FAQ
When does American Red Squirrel appear in Michigan?
Mainly June–May, with the most records in July.
How common is American Red Squirrel in Michigan?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Michigan (3,804 records in our sample).