Owls in Alabama in March
Yes, March is a good month to see owls in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 133 of the 1,465 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for owls in Alabama
9.1%
of yearly sightings
133
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
1,465
verified records a year
February 6.6%, March 9.1%, April 14.1%. Busiest month is April at 14.1%.
1,465 verified observations of owls in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
April
206 records (14.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 99 | 6.8% |
| February | 97 | 6.6% |
| March | 133 | 9.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 206 | 14.1% |
| Maypeak | 167 | 11.4% |
| Junepeak | 150 | 10.2% |
| July | 113 | 7.7% |
| August | 103 | 7% |
| September | 103 | 7% |
| October | 94 | 6.4% |
| November | 110 | 7.5% |
| December | 90 | 6.1% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 877 |
| Great Horned Owl | 360 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 167 |
| American Barn Owl | 28 |
| Burrowing Owl | 15 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 4 |
| Long-eared Owl | 1 |
In Alabama, March carries 9.1% of the year's owls sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (6.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (14.1%) after. The busiest month is April (14.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Alabama are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which owls you are most likely to see
- Barred Owl877 records
- Great Horned Owl360 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl167 records
- American Barn Owl28 records
- Burrowing Owl15 records
- Northern Saw-whet Owl4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Alabama in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 133 of the 1,465 verified owls sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see owls in Alabama?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in Alabama?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 1,465 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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