Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

The coast mole or Pacific mole is a medium-sized North American mole found in forested and open areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to northwestern California.

Baby Season
Spring (March-April)
Coast mole. Photo shared on iNaturalist (c) Terry Carr.
Coast mole. Photo shared on iNaturalist (c) Terry Carr.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Coast Mole observed by lauramoth
May 12, 2026
Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B5, Canada
bylauramoth
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by captpigeonpants
May 5, 2026
Greater Vancouver, CA-BC, CA
bycaptpigeonpants
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Coast Mole observed by teethfarmer
May 3, 2026
Greater Vancouver, BC, CA
byEmerson van Veelen
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Coast Mole observed by juniperus_bekensis_sl
Apr 26, 2026
Arcata, CA, USA
byAnita Beke
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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