Douglas's Squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii) is in the Squirrels family (Sciuridae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 14,679 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Douglas's Squirrel: observations by month (U.S.)
About Douglas's Squirrel
The Douglas squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii) is a pine squirrel found in the Pacific coastal states of the United States as well as the southwestern coast of British Columbia in Canada. It is sometimes known as the chickaree or pine squirrel, although these names are also used for the American red squirrel. Variant spellings of the common name are Douglas' squirrel and Douglas's squirrel. The Native Americans of Kings River called it the "Pillillooeet", in imitation of...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Douglas's Squirrel by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6,360 | July | Mar–Nov |
| California | 4,712 | August | May–Oct |
| Oregon | 3,460 | August | Jan–Nov |
| Nevada | 147 | September | Jun–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Squirrels)
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
California Ground Squirrel
Groundhog
American Red Squirrel
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Western Gray Squirrel
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Douglas's Squirrel?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from March to October.
Where is Douglas's Squirrel most often seen?
The most observations come from Washington, California, Oregon.