What Animals Come Out During Arizona’s Fall Season?

Arizona is a haven for wild animals. Since much of the state is open desert, forests, and mountains, it's a bona fide sanctuary for critters of all shapes and sizes.

Due to the sweltering summers we experience here, much of the diverse wildlife will go away to hide from the sun, but once Autumn kicks into gear, they come back out to play.

Longer Nights in Arizona

Starting in late July, Arizona's days will begin to get shorter and shorter. Daylight will go from lasting from around 5:30 am to 7:30 pm in the late summer to around 7:10 am to 5:20 pm in the late fall.

This means that the air will be even cooler than normal for longer, and the animals that have avoided the heat of the day will come out to play. Which animals exactly can you expect to see during the twilight hours of the day, though?

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Arizona's Crepuscular Animals

If you want to catch some sightings of wild critters in Arizona, your best bet is to wait for these twilight hours, as most animals in the state are Crepuscular. What does this mean? In layman's terms, it means they are most active at Dusk and Dawn, meaning Autumn is the best time to see these specimens in action.

Most specifically in the Grand Canyon State, Deer, Coyotes, Bobcats, Javelina, and dozens of birds will be active through the early and late hours of the day. Autumn brings out the best of Arizona wildlife, and with a longer fall season than most of the United States, this is the perfect time to grab a camera, some binoculars, and go spotting!