“Group yip-howls are produced by a mated and territorial pair of “alpha” coyotes, with the male howling while the female intersperses her yips, barks, and short howls. The pair howls and yips to let other coyotes know that they have an established territory and not to intrude.Ĭoyote researcher Brian Mitchell describes the sounds you’re likely to hear at this time of year:
Some researchers state that the coyotes will remain together until one of the pair dies.Ĭoyotes are also territorial. Coyotes are generally monogamous, forming strong pair bonds for several years. While the exact timing varies, depending on geography, coyote breeding season generally occurs between late January and March. And, if you’re like me, you’ll find the howling particularly resonant on a cold winter’s night. You can hear them at any time of year, but you may notice increased activity in February and March. And they’re also now found widely, so if you live in North America, there’s a good chance that you have some roaming near you. And this time of year, I enjoy the coyote concert frequently.Ĭoyotes are one of the most vocal mammals. I never tire of that sound, no matter how many times I hear it. The long howls were interspersed with sharp yips, sounding like multiple animals. The sound echoed through the neighborhood, carrying clearly from a nearby hillside. I hurried with my task, no wanting to linger in the chill. The evening was clear, cold and seemingly silent. I stepped outside last night to take some glass bottles to the recycling bin.
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