Based on 5,847 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Groundhog is most often recorded in May; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Marmota monax
Groundhog in New York 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 New York in May
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Common Raccoon
American Beaver
Red Fox
American Red Squirrel
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Groundhog appear in New York?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in May.
How common is Groundhog in New York?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in New York (5,847 records in our sample).