Rabbits in Delaware in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see rabbits in Delaware. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 177 of the 956 sightings logged across the year (18.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Delaware
18.5%
of yearly sightings
177
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
956
verified records a year
June 19%, July 18.5%, August 11.6%. Busiest month is May at 21.4%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 2.6% |
| February | 13 | 1.4% |
| March | 24 | 2.5% |
| April | 111 | 11.6% |
| Maypeak | 205 | 21.4% |
| Junepeak | 182 | 19% |
| Julypeak | 177 | 18.5% |
| August | 111 | 11.6% |
| September | 68 | 7.1% |
| October | 20 | 2.1% |
| November | 13 | 1.4% |
| December | 7 | 0.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 949 |
In Delaware, July carries 18.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (11.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Delaware are Eastern Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 177 of the 956 verified rabbits sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 18.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see rabbits in Delaware?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
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.
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