Based on 2,087 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wisconsin, American Red Squirrel is most often recorded in May; in Wisconsin it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #5 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
American Red Squirrel in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin in May
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Muskrat
Common Raccoon
Red Fox
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Places to look in Wisconsin
State ParkAztalan State Park
State ParkWyalusing State Park
National ForestChequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
State ParkMerrick State Park
State ParkPerrot State Park
State ParkLake Kegonsa State Park
FAQ
When does American Red Squirrel appear in Wisconsin?
Mainly February–December, with the most records in May.
How common is American Red Squirrel in Wisconsin?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Wisconsin (2,087 records in our sample).