Based on 5,928 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Eastern Gray Squirrel is most often recorded in April; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #1 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Sciurus carolinensis
Eastern Gray Squirrel in South Carolina 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 South Carolina in April
White-tailed Deer
Common Raccoon
Virginia Opossum
Eastern Cottontail
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin
Groundhog
American Beaver
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Eastern Gray Squirrel appear in South Carolina?
Mainly March–February, with the most records in April.
How common is Eastern Gray Squirrel in South Carolina?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in South Carolina (5,928 records in our sample).