Coyotes in Massachusetts in May
Yes, May is a good month to see coyotes in Massachusetts. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 344 of the 3,563 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Massachusetts
9.7%
of yearly sightings
344
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
3,563
verified records a year
April 12%, May 9.7%, June 6.9%. Busiest month is April at 12%.
3,563 verified observations of coyotes in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
April
428 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 385 | 10.8% |
| February | 326 | 9.1% |
| Marchpeak | 414 | 11.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 428 | 12% |
| May | 344 | 9.7% |
| June | 245 | 6.9% |
| July | 212 | 6% |
| August | 204 | 5.7% |
| September | 191 | 5.4% |
| October | 237 | 6.7% |
| November | 276 | 7.7% |
| December | 301 | 8.4% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 3,563 |
In Massachusetts, May carries 9.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.4 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 easing off from April (12%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.9%) after. The busiest month is April (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Massachusetts 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
- Coyote3,563 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Massachusetts in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 344 of the 3,563 verified coyotes sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Massachusetts?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Massachusetts?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 3,563 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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