Rabbits in Florida in March
Yes, March is a good month to see rabbits in Florida. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,918 of the 17,564 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for rabbits in Florida
10.9%
of yearly sightings
1,918
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
17,564
verified records a year
February 5.1%, March 10.9%, April 18.3%. Busiest month is April at 18.3%.
17,564 verified observations of rabbits in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Florida
Peak month
April
3,222 records (18.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 768 | 4.4% |
| February | 889 | 5.1% |
| March | 1,918 | 10.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,222 | 18.3% |
| Maypeak | 2,971 | 16.9% |
| Junepeak | 2,183 | 12.4% |
| July | 1,344 | 7.7% |
| August | 957 | 5.4% |
| September | 1,019 | 5.8% |
| October | 1,084 | 6.2% |
| November | 634 | 3.6% |
| December | 575 | 3.3% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Marsh Rabbit | 9,851 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 6,785 |
| European Rabbit | 175 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 3 |
In Florida, March carries 10.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (5.1%) into March, and it heads toward April (18.3%) after. The busiest month is April (18.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Florida are Marsh Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Marsh Rabbit9,851 records
- Eastern Cottontail6,785 records
- European Rabbit175 records
- Swamp Rabbit3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Florida in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 1,918 of the 17,564 verified rabbits sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see rabbits in Florida?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Florida?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 17,564 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Marsh Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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