Coyotes in Delaware in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see coyotes in Delaware. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 14 of the 56 sightings logged across the year (25%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for coyotes in Delaware

25%

of yearly sightings

14

records in March

#1

busiest month of 12

56

verified records a year

February 0%, March 25%, April 12.5%. Busiest month is March at 25%.

Best months: March, June, April

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)

Quietest month

February

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January610.7%
February00%
Marchpeak1425%
Aprilpeak712.5%
May11.8%
Junepeak916.1%
July47.1%
August23.6%
September610.7%
October35.4%
November23.6%
December23.6%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote56

In Delaware, March carries 25% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 16.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (0%) into March, and it heads toward April (12.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The coyotes most often recorded in Delaware are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote56 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Delaware

Start with live tours near Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Delaware in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 14 of the 56 verified coyotes sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 25% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see coyotes in Delaware?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, June and April.

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.