
Based on 2,421 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Ohio, American Red Squirrel is most often recorded in May; in Ohio it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #9 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
American Red Squirrel in Ohio 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 Ohio in May

White-tailed Deer

Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Chipmunk

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Common Raccoon

Eastern Fox Squirrel

Groundhog

Muskrat
Places to look in Ohio
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Chadwick Arboretum
Wayne National Forest
Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark
Hocking Hills State Park
Maumee Bay State Park
FAQ
When does American Red Squirrel appear in Ohio?
Mainly February–July, with the most records in May.
How common is American Red Squirrel in Ohio?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Ohio (2,421 records in our sample).