Coyotes in Maryland in May
Yes, May is a good month to see coyotes in Maryland. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 57 of the 641 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 Maryland
8.9%
of yearly sightings
57
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
641
verified records a year
April 16.5%, May 8.9%, June 7%. Busiest month is April at 16.5%.
641 verified observations of coyotes in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
April
106 records (16.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 63 | 9.8% |
| Februarypeak | 77 | 12% |
| Marchpeak | 75 | 11.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 106 | 16.5% |
| May | 57 | 8.9% |
| June | 45 | 7% |
| July | 41 | 6.4% |
| August | 37 | 5.8% |
| September | 27 | 4.2% |
| October | 40 | 6.2% |
| November | 33 | 5.1% |
| December | 40 | 6.2% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 641 |
In Maryland, May carries 8.9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.6 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 easing off from April (16.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (7%) after. The busiest month is April (16.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Maryland are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote641 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Maryland in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 57 of the 641 verified coyotes sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Maryland?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Maryland?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and March, based on 641 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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