Rabbits in Louisiana in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Louisiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 495 of the 1,820 sightings logged across the year (27.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Louisiana

27.2%

of yearly sightings

495

records in April

#1

busiest month of 12

1,820

verified records a year

March 9.6%, April 27.2%, May 17.6%. Busiest month is April at 27.2%.

Best months: April, May, June

1,820 verified observations of rabbits in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Louisiana

Peak month

April

495 records (27.2% of the year)

Quietest month

December

49 records

MonthObservationsShare
January502.7%
February1226.7%
March1759.6%
Aprilpeak49527.2%
Maypeak32117.6%
Junepeak19310.6%
July1045.7%
August764.2%
September734%
October985.4%
November643.5%
December492.7%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Swamp Rabbit1,235
Eastern Cottontail344
European Rabbit14

In Louisiana, April carries 27.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 18.9 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 March (9.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (17.6%) 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 Louisiana are Swamp Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European 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

  • Swamp Rabbit1,235 records
  • Eastern Cottontail344 records
  • European Rabbit14 records
Plan your tripJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Plan your rabbit trip in Louisiana

Start with live tours near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Louisiana in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 495 of the 1,820 verified rabbits sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 27.2% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see rabbits in Louisiana?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.

What month is best for rabbits in Louisiana?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 1,820 verified observations.

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

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