Rabbits in Maine in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Maine. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 131 of the 984 sightings logged across the year (13.3%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in Maine
13.3%
of yearly sightings
131
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
984
verified records a year
April 5.7%, May 13.3%, June 21.1%. 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, May carries 13.3% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (5.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.1%) 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 Maine are Snowshoe Hare, Eastern Cottontail and New England Cottontail. 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
- 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 131 of the 984 verified rabbits sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 13.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Maine?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
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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