Rabbits in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 947 of the 5,505 sightings logged across the year (17.2%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in Oregon
17.2%
of yearly sightings
947
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
5,505
verified records a year
April 12.4%, May 17.2%, June 17.8%. 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, May carries 17.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 8.9 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 (12.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.8%) 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 Oregon are Brush Rabbit, Mountain Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail. 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
- 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 947 of the 5,505 verified rabbits sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 17.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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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