Bobcats in Rhode Island in October
Yes, October is a good month to see bobcats in Rhode Island. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 75 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.
Good month for bobcats in Rhode Island
10.7%
of yearly sightings
8
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
75
verified records a year
September 12%, October 10.7%, November 1.3%. 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, October carries 10.7% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (12%) into October, and it heads toward November (1.3%) after. The busiest month is January (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Rhode Island are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 8 of the 75 verified bobcats sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bobcats in Rhode Island?+
October is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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