Coyotes in Delaware in January
Yes, January is a good month to see coyotes in Delaware. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 6 of the 56 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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 Delaware
10.7%
of yearly sightings
6
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
56
verified records a year
December 3.6%, January 10.7%, February 0%. Busiest month is March at 25%.
56 verified observations of coyotes in Delaware, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
March
14 records (25% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 10.7% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| Marchpeak | 14 | 25% |
| Aprilpeak | 7 | 12.5% |
| May | 1 | 1.8% |
| Junepeak | 9 | 16.1% |
| July | 4 | 7.1% |
| August | 2 | 3.6% |
| September | 6 | 10.7% |
| October | 3 | 5.4% |
| November | 2 | 3.6% |
| December | 2 | 3.6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 56 |
In Delaware, January carries 10.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (3.6%) into January, and it heads toward February (0%) after. The busiest month is March (25%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Delaware are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote56 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Delaware in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 6 of the 56 verified coyotes sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Delaware?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Delaware?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, June and April, based on 56 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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