Rabbits in Maryland in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,334 of the 6,460 sightings logged across the year (20.7%), 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 Maryland
20.7%
of yearly sightings
1,334
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
6,460
verified records a year
April 13.6%, May 20.7%, June 22.9%. 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, May carries 20.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 12.4 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 rising from April (13.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.9%) 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 Maryland are Eastern Cottontail, European Rabbit and Appalachian 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
- Eastern Cottontail6,356 records
- European Rabbit18 records
- Appalachian Cottontail8 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Maryland in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,334 of the 6,460 verified rabbits sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 20.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Maryland?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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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