Rabbits in Oregon in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Oregon. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 450 of the 5,505 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.
Good month for rabbits in Oregon
8.2%
of yearly sightings
450
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
5,505
verified records a year
July 13.2%, August 8.2%, September 6.1%. Busiest month is June at 17.8%.
5,505 verified observations of rabbits in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
June
980 records (17.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 188 | 3.4% |
| February | 207 | 3.8% |
| March | 395 | 7.2% |
| April | 682 | 12.4% |
| Maypeak | 947 | 17.2% |
| Junepeak | 980 | 17.8% |
| Julypeak | 725 | 13.2% |
| August | 450 | 8.2% |
| September | 337 | 6.1% |
| October | 237 | 4.3% |
| November | 180 | 3.3% |
| December | 177 | 3.2% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brush Rabbit | 1,403 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 933 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 772 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 450 |
| European Rabbit | 358 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 317 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 6 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 5 |
In Oregon, August carries 8.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (13.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.1%) after. The busiest month is June (17.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Oregon are Brush Rabbit, Mountain Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Brush Rabbit1,403 records
- Mountain Cottontail933 records
- Eastern Cottontail772 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit450 records
- European Rabbit358 records
- Snowshoe Hare317 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Oregon in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 450 of the 5,505 verified rabbits sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Oregon?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Oregon?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 5,505 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Brush Rabbit, Mountain Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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