Rabbits in Nebraska in July

Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Nebraska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 161 of the 1,234 sightings logged across the year (13%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in NebraskaMountain Cottontail photographed in NebraskaEastern Cottontail photographed in Nebraska
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Nebraska

13%

of yearly sightings

161

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

1,234

verified records a year

June 20.7%, July 13%, August 6.5%. Busiest month is May at 24.8%.

Best months: May, June, April

1,234 verified observations of rabbits in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Nebraska

Peak month

May

306 records (24.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

17 records

MonthObservationsShare
January171.4%
February312.5%
March403.2%
Aprilpeak19415.7%
Maypeak30624.8%
Junepeak25520.7%
July16113%
August806.5%
September544.4%
October534.3%
November262.1%
December171.4%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail1,059
Black-tailed Jackrabbit22
White-tailed Jackrabbit21
Desert Cottontail15
Mountain Cottontail9
European Rabbit2

In Nebraska, July carries 13% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 4.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (20.7%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.5%) after. The busiest month is May (24.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Nebraska are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and White-tailed Jackrabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Cottontail1,059 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit22 records
  • White-tailed Jackrabbit21 records
  • Desert Cottontail15 records
  • Mountain Cottontail9 records
  • European Rabbit2 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Nebraska in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 161 of the 1,234 verified rabbits sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see rabbits in Nebraska?+

July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for rabbits in Nebraska?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,234 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+

The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and White-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.