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 sidalcea
Dec 29, 2025
NB 1st Ave @ Ioco Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H 3C8, Canada
byTerry M
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by birdguy25
Dec 25, 2025
Sunriver, OR 97707, USA
byAaron Katz
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by salmonruth
Nov 27, 2025
Mossom Creek Dr, Port Moody, BC, CA
byRUTH FOSTER
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by rholmes925
Nov 9, 2025
Whatcom County, WA, USA
byRobby Holmes
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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