Based on 5,426 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Common Raccoon is most often recorded in May; in New York it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #6 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Common Raccoon in New York 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 New York in May
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Groundhog
American Beaver
Red Fox
American Red Squirrel
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Common Raccoon appear in New York?
Mainly January–October, with the most records in May.
How common is Common Raccoon in New York?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in New York (5,426 records in our sample).