Rabbits in Alabama in March
Yes, March is a good month to see rabbits in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 166 of the 1,964 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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.
Good month for rabbits in Alabama
8.5%
of yearly sightings
166
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
1,964
verified records a year
February 4.4%, March 8.5%, April 15.1%. Busiest month is May at 21%.
1,964 verified observations of rabbits in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
May
412 records (21% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66 | 3.4% |
| February | 87 | 4.4% |
| March | 166 | 8.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 297 | 15.1% |
| Maypeak | 412 | 21% |
| Junepeak | 331 | 16.9% |
| July | 163 | 8.3% |
| August | 122 | 6.2% |
| September | 139 | 7.1% |
| October | 86 | 4.4% |
| November | 54 | 2.7% |
| December | 41 | 2.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,253 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 190 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 58 |
| European Rabbit | 14 |
In Alabama, March carries 8.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (4.4%) into March, and it heads toward April (15.1%) after. The busiest month is May (21%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Alabama are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Marsh Rabbit. 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 rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail1,253 records
- Swamp Rabbit190 records
- Marsh Rabbit58 records
- European Rabbit14 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Alabama in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 166 of the 1,964 verified rabbits sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see rabbits in Alabama?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Alabama?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,964 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Marsh Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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