The Marsh Rabbit is a dark, semi-aquatic cottontail of the southeastern coastal plain that enters water readily to escape predators and forage on aquatic vegetation. Unlike other cottontails, it shows little white on its tail, uses a crouched, cat-like gait when moving, and swims powerfully. It is strongly tied to freshwater and brackish marshes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Best time to see a Marsh Rabbit
The best time to see a Marsh Rabbit is February–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 10,687 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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