Based on 3,439 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Pennsylvania, Red Fox is most often recorded in May; in Pennsylvania it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #7 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Red Fox in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania in May
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
American Beaver
American Red Squirrel
Places to look in Pennsylvania
National ForestAllegheny National Forest
State ParkPresque Isle State Park
Botanical GardenJenkins Arboretum
State ParkCherry Springs State Park
State ParkColton Point State Park
State ParkLeonard Harrison State Park
FAQ
When does Red Fox appear in Pennsylvania?
Mainly March–July, with the most records in May.
How common is Red Fox in Pennsylvania?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Pennsylvania (3,439 records in our sample).