Owls in Idaho in July
Yes, July is a good month to see owls in Idaho. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 219 of the 2,544 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 Idaho
8.6%
of yearly sightings
219
records in July
#6
busiest month of 12
2,544
verified records a year
June 10.8%, July 8.6%, August 5.7%. Busiest month is April at 12.5%.
2,544 verified observations of owls in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Idaho
Peak month
April
317 records (12.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 242 | 9.5% |
| February | 200 | 7.9% |
| March | 235 | 9.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 317 | 12.5% |
| Maypeak | 315 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 275 | 10.8% |
| July | 219 | 8.6% |
| August | 146 | 5.7% |
| September | 151 | 5.9% |
| October | 163 | 6.4% |
| November | 142 | 5.6% |
| December | 139 | 5.5% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Horned Owl | 1,314 |
| Western Screech-Owl | 276 |
| Burrowing Owl | 161 |
| American Barn Owl | 144 |
| Short-eared Owl | 125 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 119 |
| Great Gray Owl | 112 |
| Barred Owl | 101 |
In Idaho, July carries 8.6% of the year's owls sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (10.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (5.7%) after. The busiest month is April (12.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Idaho are Great Horned Owl, Western Screech-Owl and Burrowing 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 Owl1,314 records
- Western Screech-Owl276 records
- Burrowing Owl161 records
- American Barn Owl144 records
- Short-eared Owl125 records
- Northern Saw-whet Owl119 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Idaho in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 219 of the 2,544 verified owls sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see owls in Idaho?+
July is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in Idaho?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,544 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Idaho?+
The most-recorded species in Idaho are Great Horned Owl, Western Screech-Owl and Burrowing Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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