Owls in Hawaii in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see owls in Hawaii. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 65 of the 481 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for owls in Hawaii
13.5%
of yearly sightings
65
records in March
#1
busiest month of 12
481
verified records a year
February 8.5%, March 13.5%, April 6.9%. Busiest month is March at 13.5%.
481 verified observations of owls in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
March
65 records (13.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 44 | 9.1% |
| February | 41 | 8.5% |
| Marchpeak | 65 | 13.5% |
| April | 33 | 6.9% |
| Maypeak | 57 | 11.9% |
| June | 33 | 6.9% |
| July | 35 | 7.3% |
| August | 32 | 6.7% |
| September | 28 | 5.8% |
| October | 37 | 7.7% |
| November | 29 | 6% |
| Decemberpeak | 47 | 9.8% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Short-eared Owl | 396 |
| American Barn Owl | 84 |
In Hawaii, March carries 13.5% of the year's owls sightings, about 5.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (8.5%) into March, and it heads toward April (6.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The owls most often recorded in Hawaii are Short-eared Owl and American Barn 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
- Short-eared Owl396 records
- American Barn Owl84 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Hawaii in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 65 of the 481 verified owls sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see owls in Hawaii?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, May and December.
What month is best for owls in Hawaii?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and December, based on 481 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Short-eared Owl and American Barn Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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