Based on 6,738 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Eastern Cottontail is most often recorded in June; in Maryland it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Eastern Cottontail in Maryland 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 Maryland in June
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Red Fox
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
Eastern Chipmunk
Domestic Horse
American Beaver
Places to look in Maryland
State ParkWashington Monument State Park
State ParkPatapsco Valley State Park
State ParkSeneca Creek State Park
State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park
State ParkSusquehanna State Park
State ParkGambrill State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Cottontail appear in Maryland?
Mainly April–August, with the most records in June.
How common is Eastern Cottontail in Maryland?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Maryland (6,738 records in our sample).