Rabbits in Georgia in July
Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Georgia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 311 of the 2,373 sightings logged across the year (13.1%), 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 Georgia
13.1%
of yearly sightings
311
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
2,373
verified records a year
June 22.3%, July 13.1%, August 7.3%. 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, July carries 13.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 4.8 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 easing off from June (22.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.3%) after. The busiest month is May (23.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Georgia are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Swamp Rabbit. 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 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 311 of the 2,373 verified rabbits sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 13.1% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see rabbits in Georgia?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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