Owls in Arizona in July
Yes, July is a good month to see owls in Arizona. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 663 of the 7,515 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 Arizona
8.8%
of yearly sightings
663
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
7,515
verified records a year
June 10.5%, July 8.8%, August 7.8%. Busiest month is May at 14.9%.
7,515 verified observations of owls in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
May
1,118 records (14.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 585 | 7.8% |
| February | 457 | 6.1% |
| March | 669 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,055 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 1,118 | 14.9% |
| Junepeak | 789 | 10.5% |
| July | 663 | 8.8% |
| August | 585 | 7.8% |
| September | 391 | 5.2% |
| October | 401 | 5.3% |
| November | 338 | 4.5% |
| December | 464 | 6.2% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Horned Owl | 3,321 |
| Burrowing Owl | 1,020 |
| Western Screech-Owl | 1,014 |
| Elf Owl | 412 |
| Spotted Owl | 375 |
| American Barn Owl | 325 |
| Whiskered Screech-Owl | 292 |
| Northern Pygmy-Owl | 262 |
In Arizona, July carries 8.8% of the year's owls sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (10.5%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.8%) after. The busiest month is May (14.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Arizona are Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl and Western Screech-Owl. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which owls you are most likely to see
- Great Horned Owl3,321 records
- Burrowing Owl1,020 records
- Western Screech-Owl1,014 records
- Elf Owl412 records
- Spotted Owl375 records
- American Barn Owl325 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Arizona in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 663 of the 7,515 verified owls sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see owls in Arizona?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in Arizona?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 7,515 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl and Western Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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