Based on 3,639 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Eastern Chipmunk is most often recorded in May; in Minnesota it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Eastern Chipmunk in Minnesota 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 Minnesota in May
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Gray Squirrel
American Red Squirrel
American Beaver
Muskrat
Common Raccoon
Groundhog
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Chipmunk appear in Minnesota?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in May.
How common is Eastern Chipmunk in Minnesota?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Minnesota (3,639 records in our sample).