Bobcats in Virginia in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Virginia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 31 of the 322 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 Virginia
9.6%
of yearly sightings
31
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
322
verified records a year
December 8.7%, January 9.6%, February 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, January carries 9.6% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.3 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 holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (9.6%) 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 Virginia 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
- Bobcat322 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Virginia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 31 of the 322 verified bobcats sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Virginia?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, January and February.
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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