Owls in Georgia in March
Yes, March is a good month to see owls in Georgia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 270 of the 2,864 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 Georgia
9.4%
of yearly sightings
270
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
2,864
verified records a year
February 6.1%, March 9.4%, April 18.4%. Busiest month is April at 18.4%.
2,864 verified observations of owls in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
April
527 records (18.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 160 | 5.6% |
| February | 174 | 6.1% |
| March | 270 | 9.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 527 | 18.4% |
| Maypeak | 384 | 13.4% |
| Junepeak | 375 | 13.1% |
| July | 187 | 6.5% |
| August | 170 | 5.9% |
| September | 146 | 5.1% |
| October | 163 | 5.7% |
| November | 128 | 4.5% |
| December | 180 | 6.3% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 2,273 |
| Great Horned Owl | 363 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 123 |
| American Barn Owl | 47 |
| Burrowing Owl | 9 |
| Short-eared Owl | 9 |
| Snowy Owl | 5 |
| Long-eared Owl | 1 |
In Georgia, March carries 9.4% of the year's owls sightings, about 1.1 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 (6.1%) into March, and it heads toward April (18.4%) after. The busiest month is April (18.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Georgia 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 Owl2,273 records
- Great Horned Owl363 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl123 records
- American Barn Owl47 records
- Burrowing Owl9 records
- Short-eared Owl9 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Georgia in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 270 of the 2,864 verified owls sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see owls in Georgia?+
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 Georgia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,864 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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