Coyotes in New York in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see coyotes in New York. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 244 of the 2,118 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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.
Peak month for coyotes in New York
11.5%
of yearly sightings
244
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
2,118
verified records a year
March 12.6%, April 11.5%, May 8.7%. Busiest month is March at 12.6%.
2,118 verified observations of coyotes in New York, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in New York
Peak month
March
266 records (12.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 218 | 10.3% |
| Februarypeak | 227 | 10.7% |
| Marchpeak | 266 | 12.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 244 | 11.5% |
| May | 185 | 8.7% |
| June | 154 | 7.3% |
| July | 120 | 5.7% |
| August | 122 | 5.8% |
| September | 130 | 6.1% |
| October | 158 | 7.5% |
| November | 130 | 6.1% |
| December | 164 | 7.7% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 2,118 |
In New York, April carries 11.5% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from March (12.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (8.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in New York are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote2,118 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in New York in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 244 of the 2,118 verified coyotes sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see coyotes in New York?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and February.
What month is best for coyotes in New York?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and February, based on 2,118 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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