Rabbits in Massachusetts in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Massachusetts. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,892 of the 17,468 sightings logged across the year (16.6%), 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 Massachusetts
16.6%
of yearly sightings
2,892
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
17,468
verified records a year
April 15.9%, May 16.6%, June 17%. Busiest month is June at 17%.
17,468 verified observations of rabbits in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
June
2,969 records (17% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 407 | 2.3% |
| February | 728 | 4.2% |
| March | 1,187 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,783 | 15.9% |
| Maypeak | 2,892 | 16.6% |
| Junepeak | 2,969 | 17% |
| July | 2,427 | 13.9% |
| August | 1,509 | 8.6% |
| September | 1,249 | 7.2% |
| October | 594 | 3.4% |
| November | 303 | 1.7% |
| December | 420 | 2.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 16,637 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 47 |
| New England Cottontail | 18 |
| European Rabbit | 8 |
In Massachusetts, May carries 16.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 8.3 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (17%) 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 Massachusetts are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare 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
- Eastern Cottontail16,637 records
- Snowshoe Hare47 records
- New England Cottontail18 records
- European Rabbit8 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Massachusetts in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,892 of the 17,468 verified rabbits sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 16.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Massachusetts?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Massachusetts?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 17,468 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and New England Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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