White-footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) is in the Hamsters, Voles, Lemmings, and Allies family (Cricetidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,328 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph White-footed Mouse: observations by month (U.S.)
About White-footed Mouse
The white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) is a rodent native to North America from Ontario, Quebec, Labrador, and the Maritime Provinces (excluding the island of Newfoundland) to the southwest United States and Mexico. In the Maritimes, its only location is a disjunct population in southern Nova Scotia. It is also known as the woodmouse, particularly in Texas.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White-footed Mouse by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 665 | May | Mar–Jan |
| Maryland | 326 | April | Mar–Feb |
| New York | 316 | September | Aug–Dec |
| Pennsylvania | 251 | October | Sep–Aug |
| North Carolina | 225 | April | Jan–Jul |
| New Jersey | 186 | April | Mar–Oct |
| Connecticut | 175 | November | Feb–Dec |
| Ohio | 159 | March | Sep–Jul |
| Virginia | 156 | April | Feb–Jul |
| Texas | 114 | March | Feb–May |
| Illinois | 103 | November | Oct–Sep |
| Georgia | 73 | May | May–May |
| Maine | 67 | September | May–Dec |
| Delaware | 66 | July | Mar–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 52 | March | Feb–Jan |
| Wisconsin | 52 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Rhode Island | 50 | November | Apr–Dec |
| Oklahoma | 35 | September | Jun–Sep |
| Tennessee | 31 | March | Mar–May |
| Indiana | 29 | May | Mar–Jun |
| Nebraska | 29 | April | Jan–Jun |
| Kansas | 24 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Missouri | 21 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Kentucky | 15 | November | Nov–Nov |
| Michigan | 13 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Alabama | 12 | May | May–Jun |
| Iowa | 12 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Minnesota | 11 | June | Jun–Jun |
| West Virginia | 10 | April | Jan–Apr |
| Mississippi | 9 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Arkansas | 8 | July | Feb–Jul |
| South Carolina | 8 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Vermont | 8 | February | Jan–Mar |
| District of Columbia | 7 | January | Dec–Feb |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Hamsters, Voles, Lemmings, and Allies)
Muskrat
Hispid Cotton Rat
Eastern Meadow Vole
Western Deer Mouse
California Vole
Dusky-footed Woodrat
Bushy-tailed Woodrat
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 White-footed Mouse?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is White-footed Mouse most often seen?
The most observations come from Massachusetts, Maryland, New York.