Central Park Coyotes Archives

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Central Park Coyotes

A Central Park Coyote

I stumbled upon a sleeping Coyote in Central Park today, while looking for American Woodcocks who should start appearing in the next few weeks.

The Coyote was sleeping peacefully on a protected ridge and was well camouflaged in the leave litter. The animal slept peacefully until disturbed breifly by an off-leash dog. When it did leave after dusk, it left quickly through some underbrush and was quickly out of sight.

Central Park most likely has three coyotes at the moment, although the count could be higher. They’ve been in the park for the last few years and there have been no issues. Coyotes are very shy, and do their best to avoid contact with people. However, it is very important not to feed them. Once people begin to feed them they can become very agressive.

March 29, 2023December 28, 2024Central Park Coyotes

Eastern Coyote

A very nice surprise on Tuesday to find an Eastern Coyote in Central Park. It was using a location that a coyote used a few years ago. A few observers tried to keep track of it after it went off for the night, but we quickly lost track of it.

January 29, 2022December 28, 2024Central Park Coyotes, Central Park Snowy Owl 2021

Last Year’s Snowy Owl and Eastern Coyote

On February 26th last year, I had one of most incredible experiences of my life, seeing both a Snowy Owl and an Eastern Coyote on the North Meadow of Central Park. With the anniversary of the Snowy Owl’s arrival, I started to review old footage. Last year, I had presented the video as two different post. But we saw them at the same time.

As the Snowy Owl moved from a backstop on the eastern side of the North Meadow to one on the western side, she basically flew over the Eastern Coyote drawing our attention to the animal. It was an evening I will never forget, and something I never expect to see again. So, don’t let anyone tell you Central Park isn’t wild!

April 5, 2021December 28, 2024Central Park Coyotes

Eastern Coyote

Last Tuesday and Thursday, the Eastern Coyote was seen again in Central Park. The videos show a close encounter with an Eastern Phoebe and a Brown Rat. Luckily for both animals, the coyote was more interested in resting than hunting in the afternoon.

March 19, 2021December 28, 2024Central Park Coyotes

Eastern Coyote Continues

The Eastern Coyote continues to be seen along the shore of The Lake in Central Park. I had an enjoyable afternoon watching her from the other side of a bay. She really is a beautiful animal.

March 16, 2021December 28, 2024Central Park Coyotes

Eastern Coyote

The Eastern Coyote was found using a cliff along The Lake as a den today. It was in a nicely protected spot away from people and dogs.

The animal slept most of the time, but a protest march, a very bad singer walking his dogs, and a hail storm did disturb the owl. Life in the Big Apple!

After it was dark, and much darker than when our owls fly out the Eastern Coyote quickly left and headed south. It was gone and out of sight within seconds.