Rabbits in Maine in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 110 of the 984 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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.
Good month for rabbits in Maine
11.2%
of yearly sightings
110
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
984
verified records a year
July 18.8%, August 11.2%, September 5.2%. Busiest month is June at 21.1%.
984 verified observations of rabbits in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
208 records (21.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 5.6% |
| February | 68 | 6.9% |
| March | 26 | 2.6% |
| April | 56 | 5.7% |
| Maypeak | 131 | 13.3% |
| Junepeak | 208 | 21.1% |
| Julypeak | 185 | 18.8% |
| August | 110 | 11.2% |
| September | 51 | 5.2% |
| October | 29 | 2.9% |
| November | 16 | 1.6% |
| December | 49 | 5% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Snowshoe Hare | 802 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 56 |
| New England Cottontail | 43 |
| European Rabbit | 5 |
In Maine, August carries 11.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 2.9 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 easing off from July (18.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (5.2%) after. The busiest month is June (21.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Maine are Snowshoe Hare, Eastern Cottontail and New England Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Snowshoe Hare802 records
- Eastern Cottontail56 records
- New England Cottontail43 records
- European Rabbit5 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Maine in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 110 of the 984 verified rabbits sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Maine?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 984 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Snowshoe Hare, Eastern Cottontail and New England Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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