Bobcats in Alabama in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see bobcats in Alabama. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 39 of the 348 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Alabama
11.2%
of yearly sightings
39
records in March
#2
busiest month of 12
348
verified records a year
February 9.5%, March 11.2%, April 8%. Busiest month is January at 12.1%.
348 verified observations of bobcats in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
January
42 records (12.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 42 | 12.1% |
| February | 33 | 9.5% |
| Marchpeak | 39 | 11.2% |
| April | 28 | 8% |
| May | 28 | 8% |
| June | 27 | 7.8% |
| July | 20 | 5.7% |
| August | 14 | 4% |
| September | 15 | 4.3% |
| October | 34 | 9.8% |
| Novemberpeak | 37 | 10.6% |
| December | 31 | 8.9% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 348 |
In Alabama, March carries 11.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (9.5%) into March, and it heads toward April (8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Alabama are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat348 records
Plan your bobcat trip in Alabama
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Alabama in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 39 of the 348 verified bobcats sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see bobcats in Alabama?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, March and November.
What month is best for bobcats in Alabama?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and November, based on 348 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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