Based on 1,641 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Eastern Cottontail is most often recorded in May; in Oklahoma it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Eastern Cottontail in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in May
Eastern Fox Squirrel
White-tailed Deer
American Bison
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Common Raccoon
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Virginia Opossum
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Cottontail appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly April–August, with the most records in May.
How common is Eastern Cottontail in Oklahoma?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Oklahoma (1,641 records in our sample).