Coyotes in Alabama in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Alabama. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 93 of the 647 sightings logged across the year (14.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Alabama
14.4%
of yearly sightings
93
records in February
#1
busiest month of 12
647
verified records a year
January 10%, February 14.4%, March 8%. Busiest month is February at 14.4%.
647 verified observations of coyotes in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
February
93 records (14.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 65 | 10% |
| Februarypeak | 93 | 14.4% |
| March | 52 | 8% |
| April | 57 | 8.8% |
| May | 41 | 6.3% |
| June | 37 | 5.7% |
| July | 27 | 4.2% |
| August | 26 | 4% |
| September | 41 | 6.3% |
| October | 65 | 10% |
| Novemberpeak | 83 | 12.8% |
| December | 60 | 9.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 647 |
In Alabama, February carries 14.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 6.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from January (10%) into February, and it heads toward March (8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Alabama are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote647 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Alabama in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 93 of the 647 verified coyotes sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 14.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see coyotes in Alabama?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, November and January.
What month is best for coyotes in Alabama?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, November and January, based on 647 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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