Based on 1,177 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kentucky, Eastern Cottontail is most often recorded in May; in Kentucky it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Eastern Cottontail in Kentucky 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 Kentucky in May
Eastern Gray Squirrel
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Chipmunk
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
Virginia Opossum
Coyote
Red Fox
Places to look in Kentucky
National ForestDaniel Boone National Forest
State ParkCumberland Falls State Resort Park
State ParkOld Fort Harrod State Park
State ParkPine Mountain State Resort Park
State ParkE. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
State ParkLevi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Cottontail appear in Kentucky?
Mainly April–August, with the most records in May.
How common is Eastern Cottontail in Kentucky?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Kentucky (1,177 records in our sample).