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Half the joy of a Vermont RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.
Vermont's state bird; its flute-like song fills the Green Mountains.
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Breeds in cool northern forest; known for its ethereal song.
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Males are striking blue-black above with white belly and black throat.
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Fairly common breeder in Vermont's hardwood forests
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White-tailed deer thrive in Vermont's mixed hardwood forests and farmlands.
Best months: Sep · Oct · Nov
Stable and abundant in Vermont forests
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Red foxes are adaptable and often seen hunting at dawn and dusk in snowy fields.
Best months: Jan · Feb · Mar
Red fox is common and widespread across Vermont's mixed landscapes.
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Widespread across Vermont, often seen in fields and forests
Best months: Sep · Oct · Nov
Common resident, found statewide in varied habitats
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Playful and often seen sliding on snowy riverbanks
Best months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Nov · Dec
Generally common in Vermont with stable populations
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Secretive and adaptable, bobcats thrive in Vermont's mixed forests and rocky ledges.
Best months: Mar · Apr · May
Stable, widely distributed, least concern
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Raccoons are active year-round, often denning in trees or hollows.
Best months: Jan · Feb · Mar
Common and adaptable throughout Vermont
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Gray squirrels are common in Vermont forests, often seen foraging for acorns.
Best months: Sep · Oct · Nov
Abundant in Vermont's deciduous woodlands.
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