Rabbits in Indiana in September

Yes, September is a good month to see rabbits in Indiana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 249 of the 2,745 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in IndianaEastern Cottontail photographed in IndianaMearns's Eastern Cottontail photographed in Indiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Indiana

9.1%

of yearly sightings

249

records in September

#5

busiest month of 12

2,745

verified records a year

August 7.9%, September 9.1%, October 4.6%. Busiest month is June at 20.4%.

Best months: June, May, April

2,745 verified observations of rabbits in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Indiana

Peak month

June

561 records (20.4% of the year)

Quietest month

November

28 records

MonthObservationsShare
January371.3%
February411.5%
March1053.8%
Aprilpeak41715.2%
Maypeak54119.7%
Junepeak56120.4%
July38614.1%
August2187.9%
September2499.1%
October1274.6%
November281%
December351.3%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail2,692
European Rabbit10

In Indiana, September carries 9.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from August (7.9%) into September, and it heads toward October (4.6%) after. The busiest month is June (20.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Indiana are Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Cottontail2,692 records
  • European Rabbit10 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Indiana in September?+

Yes. September accounts for 249 of the 2,745 verified rabbits sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.

Is September a good time to see rabbits in Indiana?+

September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for rabbits in Indiana?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 2,745 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Indiana?+

The most-recorded species in Indiana are Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.