Rabbits in Delaware in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Delaware. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 182 of the 956 sightings logged across the year (19%), 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.

Peak month for rabbits in Delaware

19%

of yearly sightings

182

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

956

verified records a year

May 21.4%, June 19%, July 18.5%. 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, June carries 19% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.7 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 easing off from May (21.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (18.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June 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 June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Cottontail949 records
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Plan your rabbit trip in Delaware

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Delaware in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 182 of the 956 verified rabbits sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 19% of the annual total.

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

June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.