Based on 4,198 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Indiana, Eastern Fox Squirrel is most often recorded in April; in Indiana it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #1 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Eastern Fox Squirrel in Indiana 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 Indiana in April
Eastern Cottontail
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
Common Raccoon
American Red Squirrel
Groundhog
Muskrat
Places to look in Indiana
State ParkTurkey Run State Park
State ParkBrown County State Park
State ParkProphetstown State Park
National ForestHoosier National Forest
State ParkMounds State Park
State ParkFalls of the Ohio State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Fox Squirrel appear in Indiana?
Mainly February–June, with the most records in April.
How common is Eastern Fox Squirrel in Indiana?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Indiana (4,198 records in our sample).