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 masonfl
Feb 12, 2026
NE Marymoor Way, Redmond, WA, US
byMason Flint
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by dustfinger_
Jan 25, 2026
Richmond, BC V6X 0M5, Canada
bydustfinger_
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Coast Mole observed by jaltemus
Jan 22, 2026
Nehalem, OR, US
byJustin Altemus
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by nickpage
Jan 12, 2026
Riverview Park, Vancouver, BC, CA
byNick Page
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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