Bobcats in Virginia in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bobcats in Virginia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 322 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 Virginia
8.7%
of yearly sightings
28
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
322
verified records a year
November 8.7%, December 8.7%, January 9.6%. Busiest month is March at 13%.
322 verified observations of bobcats in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
March
42 records (13% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 31 | 9.6% |
| Februarypeak | 31 | 9.6% |
| Marchpeak | 42 | 13% |
| April | 27 | 8.4% |
| May | 31 | 9.6% |
| June | 24 | 7.5% |
| July | 16 | 5% |
| August | 22 | 6.8% |
| September | 19 | 5.9% |
| October | 23 | 7.1% |
| November | 28 | 8.7% |
| December | 28 | 8.7% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 322 |
In Virginia, December carries 8.7% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.4 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 holds steady between November and December, and it heads toward January (9.6%) after. The busiest month is March (13%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Virginia are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat322 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Virginia in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 28 of the 322 verified bobcats sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bobcats in Virginia?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Virginia?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, January and February, based on 322 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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