Rabbits in Louisiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Louisiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 321 of the 1,820 sightings logged across the year (17.6%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in Louisiana
17.6%
of yearly sightings
321
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,820
verified records a year
April 27.2%, May 17.6%, June 10.6%. 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, May carries 17.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 9.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (27.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.6%) 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 Louisiana are Swamp Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European 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
- Swamp Rabbit1,235 records
- Eastern Cottontail344 records
- European Rabbit14 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Louisiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 321 of the 1,820 verified rabbits sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 17.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Louisiana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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