Owls in Idaho in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see owls in Idaho. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 275 of the 2,544 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 Idaho
10.8%
of yearly sightings
275
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
2,544
verified records a year
May 12.4%, June 10.8%, July 8.6%. 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, June carries 10.8% of the year's owls sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (12.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 275 of the 2,544 verified owls sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see owls in Idaho?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
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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