Owls in Georgia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see owls in Georgia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 384 of the 2,864 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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.
Peak month for owls in Georgia
13.4%
of yearly sightings
384
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,864
verified records a year
April 18.4%, May 13.4%, June 13.1%. 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, May carries 13.4% of the year's owls sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (18.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 384 of the 2,864 verified owls sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see owls in Georgia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
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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