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Become a community scientist and help us understand coyotes in the Portland metro area.

09/23/2026

Coyotes are incredibly well camouflaged for brushy, scrubby habitats. Can you spot the one in this video? If you’re stumped, make sure you watch to the very end!

🎥: Amber Demetry

09/10/2026

It is completely normal to see a coyote in the Portland area. They live here! While coyotes are most active at night, it is normal to see them during daylight—in fact, 54% of our reports happen during the day. When a coyote is minding its own business while out and about, there is no cause for concern. These two coyotes in particular were basking in the sunlight until they noticed humans, at which point they moved away—exactly what we want to see.

To coexist successfully with our resident coyotes
-Never feed coyotes and remove potential food sources. -Protect pets. Keep pets indoors, on short leashes, and supervised. -Scare off bold coyotes. Make noise until the coyote leaves the area. -Share this message. This only works when the whole community works together to keep people, pets, and coyotes safe.

Learn more about our work at portlandcoyote.com/research

📷: Linda Dyer

09/01/2026

Coyote cuteness! A community member shared this video of coyote pups resting near Spring Garden Park earlier this year. Coyotes pup in spring and usually have one litter of about 4-7 little ones.

🎥: Anna H.

08/14/2026

On September 1, please join us for Science Pub with OMSI! Our assistant director Liz Weinberg will help you get to know Portland’s coyotes, share what we know about our coyote neighbors, and explain what you can do to ensure we all live well together.

Details and tickets: https://omsi.edu/events/science-pub-our-coyote-neighbors/

05/30/2026

Coyote-palooza is live NOW! Come join us at the PSU before 2pm to learn about Portland’s coyote population.

Coyote-palooza is a family- and pet-friendly event where you can learn about coyote identification and biology, participate in hands-on activities for adults and kids, and discover ways to keep pets and people safe. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of coyotes, the role they play in our ecosystem, and how to coyote-proof your space. Stop by for some fun and walk away with new knowledge and tools for coexisting with coyotes! Find all the details at the link in our profile.

Thank you to our co-hosts and supporters:

inr.iww

Bureau of Environmental Services

05/27/2026

TOMORROW (Thursday), join us for a talk with coyote expert Dr. San Gehrt!

For more than 25 years, Dr. Gehrt has been monitoring and studying the coyotes of the Chicago area. Dr. Gehrt will share the stories he has learned from tracking over 1,700 coyotes, using their tales to touch on different aspects of his research, the mysteries we have solved, and mysteries that remain.

This is a hybrid event! You can join us in person at the Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center (710 SW Jackson St.) or online via Zoom. Get the details and register at https://birdallianceoregon.org/event/urban-coyote-research-project-talk

This event is co-hosted with Bird Alliance of Oregon, Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Humane World for Animals, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and University of Oregon’s Institute for Natural Resources.

05/25/2026

We’re just a few days away from Coyote-palooza! Comment “AWOO!” if you’ll be there.

Coyote-palooza is a family- and pet-friendly event where you can learn about coyote identification and biology, participate in hands-on activities for adults and kids, and discover ways to keep pets and people safe. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of coyotes, the role they play in our ecosystem, and how to coyote-proof your space. Stop by for some fun and walk away with new knowledge and tools for coexisting with coyotes! Find all the details at the link in our profile.

Thank you to our co-hosts and supporters:

inr.iww

Bureau of Environmental Services

05/21/2026

Come to Coyote-palooza, leave with coyote-themed prizes! Visit all the booths to learn about coexisting with Portland’s coyote population and you get to spin the prize wheel for swag AND you’ll be entered into the Grand Prize raffle.

Coyote-palooza is at the PSU ! Find all the details at the link in our profile.

Many thanks to , , , and for donating items for the Grand Prize raffle.

Thank you also to our co-hosts and supporters:

inr.iww

Bureau of Environmental Services

05/14/2026

Wish you knew more about urban coyotes? You’re in luck: coyote expert Dr. Stan Gehrt will join us on Thursday, May 28 to share his insights from over 25 years of monitoring Chicago’s coyotes.

In this talk, Dr. Gehrt will share the stories he has learned from tracking over 1,700 coyotes in the Chicago area, using their tales to touch on different aspects of his research, the mysteries we have solved, and mysteries that remain.

This is a hybrid event! You can join us in person at the Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center (710 SW Jackson St.) or online via Zoom. Get the details and register: https://birdallianceoregon.org/event/urban-coyote-research-project-talk/

This event is co-hosted with Bird Alliance of Oregon, Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Humane World for Animals , Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife , and the Oregon State University Institute for Natural Resources.

05/07/2026

Comment AWOO if you’re coming to Coyote-palooza! Please join us on May 30 at the PSU Farmers Market to share and learn about our resident coyote population. Get the details at https://www.portlandcoyote.com/coyotepalooza.html

Bird Alliance of Oregon Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon Humane World for Animals Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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http://portlandcoyote.com/

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