Owls in Colorado in July
Yes, July is a good month to see owls in Colorado. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 461 of the 5,284 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 Colorado
8.7%
of yearly sightings
461
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
5,284
verified records a year
June 11%, July 8.7%, August 7.6%. Busiest month is May at 15.9%.
5,284 verified observations of owls in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
May
840 records (15.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 368 | 7% |
| February | 288 | 5.5% |
| March | 357 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 796 | 15.1% |
| Maypeak | 840 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 580 | 11% |
| July | 461 | 8.7% |
| August | 399 | 7.6% |
| September | 379 | 7.2% |
| October | 288 | 5.5% |
| November | 259 | 4.9% |
| December | 269 | 5.1% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Horned Owl | 3,505 |
| Burrowing Owl | 730 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 217 |
| Long-eared Owl | 165 |
| Northern Pygmy-Owl | 143 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 132 |
| American Barn Owl | 109 |
| Western Screech-Owl | 55 |
In Colorado, July carries 8.7% of the year's owls sightings, about 0.4 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 easing off from June (11%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.6%) after. The busiest month is May (15.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Colorado are Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl and Eastern 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 Owl3,505 records
- Burrowing Owl730 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl217 records
- Long-eared Owl165 records
- Northern Pygmy-Owl143 records
- Northern Saw-whet Owl132 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Colorado in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 461 of the 5,284 verified owls sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see owls in Colorado?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in Colorado?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 5,284 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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