Based on 1,786 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Eastern Chipmunk is most often recorded in May; in Maryland it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #8 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Tamias striatus
Eastern Chipmunk in Maryland 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 Maryland in May
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Red Fox
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
American Beaver
Virginia Opossum
Places to look in Maryland
State ParkWashington Monument State Park
State ParkPatapsco Valley State Park
State ParkSeneca Creek State Park
State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park
State ParkSusquehanna State Park
State ParkGambrill State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Chipmunk appear in Maryland?
Mainly April–July, with the most records in May.
How common is Eastern Chipmunk in Maryland?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Maryland (1,786 records in our sample).