Bobcats in Rhode Island in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Rhode Island. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 9 of the 75 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 bobcats in Rhode Island
12%
of yearly sightings
9
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
75
verified records a year
December 5.3%, January 12%, February 6.7%. Busiest month is January at 12%.
75 verified observations of bobcats in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
January
9 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 9 | 12% |
| February | 5 | 6.7% |
| March | 8 | 10.7% |
| April | 7 | 9.3% |
| May | 8 | 10.7% |
| June | 5 | 6.7% |
| July | 2 | 2.7% |
| Augustpeak | 9 | 12% |
| Septemberpeak | 9 | 12% |
| October | 8 | 10.7% |
| November | 1 | 1.3% |
| December | 4 | 5.3% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 75 |
In Rhode Island, January carries 12% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 3.7 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 December (5.3%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Rhode Island are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat75 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Rhode Island in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 9 of the 75 verified bobcats sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Rhode Island?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, August and September.
What month is best for bobcats in Rhode Island?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, August and September, based on 75 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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