Based on 816 research-grade iNaturalist observations in West Virginia, Eastern Cottontail is most often recorded in April; in West Virginia it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #3 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Eastern Cottontail in West Virginia 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 West Virginia in April
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Groundhog
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Common Raccoon
Red Fox
American Beaver
Places to look in West Virginia
State ParkBabcock State Park
National ForestMonongahela National Forest
State ParkBerkeley Springs State Park
State ParkBlennerhassett Island Historical State Park
State ParkCanaan Valley Resort State Park
State ParkBeartown State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Cottontail appear in West Virginia?
Mainly March–August, with the most records in April.
How common is Eastern Cottontail in West Virginia?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in West Virginia (816 records in our sample).