Bobcats in Connecticut in January
Yes, January is a good month to see bobcats in Connecticut. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 159 of the 1,767 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Connecticut
9%
of yearly sightings
159
records in January
#6
busiest month of 12
1,767
verified records a year
December 9.2%, January 9%, February 10%. Busiest month is August at 10.2%.
1,767 verified observations of bobcats in Connecticut, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Connecticut
Peak month
August
181 records (10.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 159 | 9% |
| Februarypeak | 176 | 10% |
| March | 158 | 8.9% |
| April | 118 | 6.7% |
| May | 140 | 7.9% |
| June | 100 | 5.7% |
| July | 97 | 5.5% |
| Augustpeak | 181 | 10.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 172 | 9.7% |
| October | 167 | 9.5% |
| November | 136 | 7.7% |
| December | 163 | 9.2% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 1,767 |
In Connecticut, January carries 9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (10%) after. The busiest month is August (10.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Connecticut are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat1,767 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Connecticut in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 159 of the 1,767 verified bobcats sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Connecticut?+
January is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though August and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Connecticut?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, February and September, based on 1,767 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Connecticut?+
The most-recorded species in Connecticut are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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