Coyotes in Florida in March
Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in Florida. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 167 of the 1,823 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 Florida
9.2%
of yearly sightings
167
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
1,823
verified records a year
February 7.7%, March 9.2%, April 8.4%. Busiest month is May at 14.6%.
1,823 verified observations of coyotes in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Florida
Peak month
May
267 records (14.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 220 | 12.1% |
| February | 140 | 7.7% |
| March | 167 | 9.2% |
| April | 153 | 8.4% |
| Maypeak | 267 | 14.6% |
| June | 115 | 6.3% |
| July | 88 | 4.8% |
| August | 85 | 4.7% |
| September | 81 | 4.4% |
| October | 124 | 6.8% |
| November | 180 | 9.9% |
| Decemberpeak | 203 | 11.1% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,823 |
In Florida, March carries 9.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (7.7%) into March, and it heads toward April (8.4%) after. The busiest month is May (14.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Florida 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
- Coyote1,823 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Florida in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 167 of the 1,823 verified coyotes sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see coyotes in Florida?+
March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Florida?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, January and December, based on 1,823 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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