Rabbits in Mississippi in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 95 of the 704 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in Mississippi
13.5%
of yearly sightings
95
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
704
verified records a year
March 7.1%, April 13.5%, May 16.6%. Busiest month is June at 18.8%.
704 verified observations of rabbits in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
June
132 records (18.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 3.7% |
| February | 30 | 4.3% |
| March | 50 | 7.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 95 | 13.5% |
| Maypeak | 117 | 16.6% |
| Junepeak | 132 | 18.8% |
| July | 86 | 12.2% |
| August | 52 | 7.4% |
| September | 25 | 3.6% |
| October | 40 | 5.7% |
| November | 25 | 3.6% |
| December | 26 | 3.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 344 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 213 |
| European Rabbit | 4 |
In Mississippi, April carries 13.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.2 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 March (7.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (16.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Mississippi are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail344 records
- Swamp Rabbit213 records
- European Rabbit4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Mississippi in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 95 of the 704 verified rabbits sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in Mississippi?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Mississippi?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 704 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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