Rabbits in Nebraska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Nebraska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 306 of the 1,234 sightings logged across the year (24.8%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in Nebraska
24.8%
of yearly sightings
306
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,234
verified records a year
April 15.7%, May 24.8%, June 20.7%. Busiest month is May at 24.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 1.4% |
| February | 31 | 2.5% |
| March | 40 | 3.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 194 | 15.7% |
| Maypeak | 306 | 24.8% |
| Junepeak | 255 | 20.7% |
| July | 161 | 13% |
| August | 80 | 6.5% |
| September | 54 | 4.4% |
| October | 53 | 4.3% |
| November | 26 | 2.1% |
| December | 17 | 1.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,059 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 22 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 21 |
| Desert Cottontail | 15 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 9 |
| European Rabbit | 2 |
In Nebraska, May carries 24.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 16.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (15.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.7%) 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 Nebraska are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and White-tailed Jackrabbit. 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 306 of the 1,234 verified rabbits sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 24.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Nebraska?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
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.
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