Bobcats in Massachusetts in August
Yes, August is a good month to see bobcats in Massachusetts. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 66 of the 744 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.
Good month for bobcats in Massachusetts
8.9%
of yearly sightings
66
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
744
verified records a year
July 4.8%, August 8.9%, September 7.4%. Busiest month is January at 13.7%.
744 verified observations of bobcats in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
January
102 records (13.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 102 | 13.7% |
| February | 66 | 8.9% |
| March | 66 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 73 | 9.8% |
| May | 57 | 7.7% |
| June | 40 | 5.4% |
| July | 36 | 4.8% |
| August | 66 | 8.9% |
| September | 55 | 7.4% |
| October | 45 | 6% |
| November | 49 | 6.6% |
| Decemberpeak | 89 | 12% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 744 |
In Massachusetts, August carries 8.9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (4.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.4%) after. The busiest month is January (13.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Massachusetts are Bobcat. 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 bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat744 records
Plan your bobcat trip in Massachusetts
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Massachusetts in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 66 of the 744 verified bobcats sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bobcats in Massachusetts?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Massachusetts?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and April, based on 744 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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