Coyotes in Alabama in October
Yes, October is a good month to see coyotes in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 65 of the 647 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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.
Good month for coyotes in Alabama
10%
of yearly sightings
65
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
647
verified records a year
September 6.3%, October 10%, November 12.8%. 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, October carries 10% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (6.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (12.8%) after. The busiest month is February (14.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Alabama are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 65 of the 647 verified coyotes sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see coyotes in Alabama?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though February and November is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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