Based on 1,841 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Muskrat is most often recorded in April; in New York it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #13 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Muskrat 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 April
Eastern Gray Squirrel
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Groundhog
Eastern Chipmunk
Common Raccoon
American Beaver
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 Muskrat appear in New York?
Mainly March–July, with the most records in April.
How common is Muskrat in New York?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in New York (1,841 records in our sample).