Based on 2,669 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Indiana, Eastern Cottontail is most often recorded in June; in Indiana it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Eastern Cottontail in Indiana by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Indiana in June
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Common Raccoon
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Groundhog
American Red Squirrel
Domestic Cat
Places to look in Indiana
State ParkTurkey Run State Park
State ParkBrown County State Park
State ParkProphetstown State Park
National ForestHoosier National Forest
State ParkMounds State Park
State ParkFalls of the Ohio State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Cottontail appear in Indiana?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Eastern Cottontail in Indiana?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Indiana (2,669 records in our sample).