Based on 8,724 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Eastern Cottontail is most often recorded in July; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Eastern Cottontail in New York 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 New York in July
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
American Black Bear
American Red Squirrel
Brown Rat
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Cottontail appear in New York?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Eastern Cottontail in New York?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in New York (8,724 records in our sample).