Rabbits in Maryland in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Maryland. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 552 of the 6,460 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 Maryland
8.5%
of yearly sightings
552
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
6,460
verified records a year
July 17.7%, August 8.5%, September 5.2%. Busiest month is June at 22.9%.
6,460 verified observations of rabbits in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
June
1,481 records (22.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 101 | 1.6% |
| February | 95 | 1.5% |
| March | 221 | 3.4% |
| April | 880 | 13.6% |
| Maypeak | 1,334 | 20.7% |
| Junepeak | 1,481 | 22.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,144 | 17.7% |
| August | 552 | 8.5% |
| September | 334 | 5.2% |
| October | 167 | 2.6% |
| November | 97 | 1.5% |
| December | 54 | 0.8% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 6,356 |
| European Rabbit | 18 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 8 |
In Maryland, August carries 8.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (17.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (5.2%) after. The busiest month is June (22.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Maryland are Eastern Cottontail, European Rabbit and Appalachian 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
- Eastern Cottontail6,356 records
- European Rabbit18 records
- Appalachian Cottontail8 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Maryland in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 552 of the 6,460 verified rabbits sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Maryland?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Maryland?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 6,460 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Eastern Cottontail, European Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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