Bobcats in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bobcats in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 57 of the 548 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 bobcats in New Mexico
10.4%
of yearly sightings
57
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
548
verified records a year
April 7.8%, May 10.4%, June 7.3%. Busiest month is November at 10.8%.
548 verified observations of bobcats in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
November
59 records (10.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 9.1% |
| February | 28 | 5.1% |
| March | 38 | 6.9% |
| April | 43 | 7.8% |
| Maypeak | 57 | 10.4% |
| June | 40 | 7.3% |
| July | 39 | 7.1% |
| August | 45 | 8.2% |
| September | 43 | 7.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 54 | 9.9% |
| Novemberpeak | 59 | 10.8% |
| December | 52 | 9.5% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 548 |
In New Mexico, May carries 10.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.1 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 is rising from April (7.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in New Mexico are Bobcat. 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 bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat548 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 57 of the 548 verified bobcats sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in New Mexico?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of November, May and October.
What month is best for bobcats in New Mexico?+
November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, May and October, based on 548 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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