Southern Short-tailed Shrew (Blarina carolinensis) is in the Shrews family (Soricidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 961 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: spring and fall migrant. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Southern Short-tailed Shrew: observations by month (U.S.)
About Southern Short-tailed Shrew
The southern short-tailed shrew (Blarina carolinensis) is a gray, short-tailed shrew that inhabits the eastern United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Southern Short-tailed Shrew by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 406 | May | Mar–Jun |
| Alabama | 126 | May | Feb–Jun |
| Mississippi | 83 | April | Feb–May |
| Louisiana | 69 | April | Mar–Jun |
| South Carolina | 69 | May | Feb–Jun |
| Texas | 58 | November | Aug–Dec |
| Florida | 36 | February | Sep–Feb |
| Georgia | 34 | April | Mar–May |
| Arkansas | 33 | March | Mar–Jun |
| Tennessee | 16 | May | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 14 | April | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 8 | May | Feb–Jun |
| Illinois | 7 | February | Feb–Feb |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Shrews)
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Southern Short-tailed Shrew?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from September to June.
Where is Southern Short-tailed Shrew most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi.