Bobcats in Florida in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bobcats in Florida. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 255 of the 2,082 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 bobcats in Florida
12.2%
of yearly sightings
255
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,082
verified records a year
April 8.3%, May 12.2%, June 6.7%. Busiest month is January at 13.3%.
2,082 verified observations of bobcats in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Florida
Peak month
January
276 records (13.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 276 | 13.3% |
| February | 176 | 8.5% |
| March | 223 | 10.7% |
| April | 172 | 8.3% |
| Maypeak | 255 | 12.2% |
| June | 139 | 6.7% |
| July | 90 | 4.3% |
| August | 97 | 4.7% |
| September | 120 | 5.8% |
| October | 131 | 6.3% |
| November | 171 | 8.2% |
| Decemberpeak | 232 | 11.1% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 2,082 |
In Florida, May carries 12.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 3.9 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 rising from April (8.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Florida are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat2,082 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Florida in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 255 of the 2,082 verified bobcats sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Florida?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, May and December.
What month is best for bobcats in Florida?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, May and December, based on 2,082 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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