Based on 1,598 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Striped Skunk is most often recorded in September; in New York it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #16 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Striped Skunk 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 September
Eastern Gray Squirrel
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Chipmunk
Groundhog
Eastern Cottontail
Common Raccoon
Brown Rat
American Black Bear
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 Striped Skunk appear in New York?
Mainly February–November, with the most records in September.
How common is Striped Skunk in New York?
It ranks #16 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in New York (1,598 records in our sample).