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Common Raccoon in Vermont

Procyon lotor · peak April in Vermont

Common Raccoon in Vermont
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Based on 2,311 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Vermont, Common Raccoon is most often recorded in April; in Vermont it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #5 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.

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Common Raccoon in Vermont by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 Vermont in April

Places to look in Vermont

FAQ

When does Common Raccoon appear in Vermont?
Mainly January–November, with the most records in April.
How common is Common Raccoon in Vermont?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Vermont (2,311 records in our sample).