Based on 2,333 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Red Fox is most often recorded in May; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #9 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Vulpes vulpes
Red Fox in New York by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New York in May
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
American Beaver
American Red Squirrel
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Red Fox appear in New York?
Mainly April–March, with the most records in May.
How common is Red Fox in New York?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in New York (2,333 records in our sample).