Rabbits in Louisiana in March
Yes, March is a good month to see rabbits in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 175 of the 1,820 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for rabbits in Louisiana
9.6%
of yearly sightings
175
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
1,820
verified records a year
February 6.7%, March 9.6%, April 27.2%. Busiest month is April at 27.2%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 2.7% |
| February | 122 | 6.7% |
| March | 175 | 9.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 495 | 27.2% |
| Maypeak | 321 | 17.6% |
| Junepeak | 193 | 10.6% |
| July | 104 | 5.7% |
| August | 76 | 4.2% |
| September | 73 | 4% |
| October | 98 | 5.4% |
| November | 64 | 3.5% |
| December | 49 | 2.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Swamp Rabbit | 1,235 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 344 |
| European Rabbit | 14 |
In Louisiana, March carries 9.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 1.3 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 rising from February (6.7%) into March, and it heads toward April (27.2%) after. The busiest month is April (27.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Louisiana are Swamp Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Swamp Rabbit1,235 records
- Eastern Cottontail344 records
- European Rabbit14 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Louisiana in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 175 of the 1,820 verified rabbits sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see rabbits in Louisiana?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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