The Broad-footed Mole is the common mole of California and adjacent Nevada and Oregon, recognizable by its broad, shovel-like forefeet and velvety silver-gray fur. It thrives in a wide variety of soil types and habitat conditions, from sea-level valleys to mountain meadows over 10,000 feet. Mole runways are used repeatedly and are detectable as raised ridges on lawns and gardens.
Best time to see a Broad-footed Mole
The best time to see a Broad-footed Mole is February–May, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,656 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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