Rabbits in Georgia in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 368 of the 2,373 sightings logged across the year (15.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Georgia
15.5%
of yearly sightings
368
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
2,373
verified records a year
March 4.8%, April 15.5%, May 23.1%. Busiest month is May at 23.1%.
2,373 verified observations of rabbits in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
May
547 records (23.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 1.6% |
| February | 58 | 2.4% |
| March | 115 | 4.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 368 | 15.5% |
| Maypeak | 547 | 23.1% |
| Junepeak | 530 | 22.3% |
| July | 311 | 13.1% |
| August | 173 | 7.3% |
| September | 101 | 4.3% |
| October | 69 | 2.9% |
| November | 41 | 1.7% |
| December | 23 | 1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,653 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 242 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 111 |
| European Rabbit | 39 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 5 |
In Georgia, April carries 15.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 7.2 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 is rising from March (4.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (23.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Georgia are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Swamp Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail1,653 records
- Marsh Rabbit242 records
- Swamp Rabbit111 records
- European Rabbit39 records
- Appalachian Cottontail5 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Georgia in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 368 of the 2,373 verified rabbits sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 15.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in Georgia?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Georgia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,373 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Swamp Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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