Based on 5,036 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Eastern Cottontail is most often recorded in July; in Minnesota it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #3 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Eastern Cottontail in Minnesota 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 Minnesota in July
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Gray Squirrel
American Red Squirrel
Common Raccoon
Franklin's Ground Squirrel
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Groundhog
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Cottontail appear in Minnesota?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Eastern Cottontail in Minnesota?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Minnesota (5,036 records in our sample).