Based on 1,316 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Georgia, Virginia Opossum is most often recorded in April; in Georgia it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #7 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia Opossum in Georgia 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 Georgia in April
Eastern Gray Squirrel
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Chipmunk
Domestic Cat
Common Raccoon
Eastern Cottontail
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
American Beaver
Places to look in Georgia
State ParkCentennial Olympic Park
Botanical GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden
State ParkNew Echota
National ForestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
State ParkKolomoki Mounds State Park
State ParkGeorge T. Bagby State Park
FAQ
When does Virginia Opossum appear in Georgia?
Mainly January–May, with the most records in April.
How common is Virginia Opossum in Georgia?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Georgia (1,316 records in our sample).