Rabbits in Georgia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Georgia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 547 of the 2,373 sightings logged across the year (23.1%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in Georgia
23.1%
of yearly sightings
547
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
2,373
verified records a year
April 15.5%, May 23.1%, June 22.3%. 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, May carries 23.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 14.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (15.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 547 of the 2,373 verified rabbits sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 23.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Georgia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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