Owls in Arkansas in February
Yes, February is a good month to see owls in Arkansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 59 of the 731 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 Arkansas
8.1%
of yearly sightings
59
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
731
verified records a year
January 6.7%, February 8.1%, March 13%. Busiest month is March at 13%.
731 verified observations of owls in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
March
95 records (13% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 6.7% |
| February | 59 | 8.1% |
| Marchpeak | 95 | 13% |
| Aprilpeak | 88 | 12% |
| Maypeak | 85 | 11.6% |
| June | 65 | 8.9% |
| July | 59 | 8.1% |
| August | 49 | 6.7% |
| September | 45 | 6.2% |
| October | 39 | 5.3% |
| November | 50 | 6.8% |
| December | 48 | 6.6% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 469 |
| Great Horned Owl | 132 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 93 |
| American Barn Owl | 8 |
| Short-eared Owl | 7 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 7 |
| Snowy Owl | 3 |
In Arkansas, February carries 8.1% of the year's owls sightings, about 0.2 points below 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 rising from January (6.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (13%) after. The busiest month is March (13%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Arkansas are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which owls you are most likely to see
- Barred Owl469 records
- Great Horned Owl132 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl93 records
- American Barn Owl8 records
- Short-eared Owl7 records
- Northern Saw-whet Owl7 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Arkansas in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 59 of the 731 verified owls sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see owls in Arkansas?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in Arkansas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 731 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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