Rabbits in Delaware in August

Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Delaware. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 111 of the 956 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in DelawareEastern Cottontail photographed in DelawareEastern Cottontail photographed in Delaware
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Delaware

11.6%

of yearly sightings

111

records in August

#5

busiest month of 12

956

verified records a year

July 18.5%, August 11.6%, September 7.1%. Busiest month is May at 21.4%.

Best months: May, June, JulyPeak season right now

956 verified observations of rabbits in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Delaware

Peak month

May

205 records (21.4% of the year)

Quietest month

December

7 records

MonthObservationsShare
January252.6%
February131.4%
March242.5%
April11111.6%
Maypeak20521.4%
Junepeak18219%
Julypeak17718.5%
August11111.6%
September687.1%
October202.1%
November131.4%
December70.7%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail949

In Delaware, August carries 11.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from July (18.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.1%) after. The busiest month is May (21.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Delaware are Eastern Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Cottontail949 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Delaware in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 111 of the 956 verified rabbits sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see rabbits in Delaware?+

August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for rabbits in Delaware?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 956 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Delaware?+

The most-recorded species in Delaware are Eastern Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.