Owls in Kansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see owls in Kansas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 155 of the 1,102 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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 Kansas
14.1%
of yearly sightings
155
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,102
verified records a year
April 15.8%, May 14.1%, June 11.4%. Busiest month is April at 15.8%.
1,102 verified observations of owls in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
174 records (15.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 74 | 6.7% |
| February | 48 | 4.4% |
| March | 71 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 174 | 15.8% |
| Maypeak | 155 | 14.1% |
| Junepeak | 126 | 11.4% |
| July | 100 | 9.1% |
| August | 71 | 6.4% |
| September | 88 | 8% |
| October | 58 | 5.3% |
| November | 68 | 6.2% |
| December | 69 | 6.3% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 533 |
| Great Horned Owl | 272 |
| Burrowing Owl | 94 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 58 |
| American Barn Owl | 52 |
| Short-eared Owl | 49 |
| Snowy Owl | 20 |
| Long-eared Owl | 10 |
In Kansas, May carries 14.1% of the year's owls sightings, about 5.8 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 (15.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (11.4%) 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 Kansas are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Burrowing 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 Owl533 records
- Great Horned Owl272 records
- Burrowing Owl94 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl58 records
- American Barn Owl52 records
- Short-eared Owl49 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Kansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 155 of the 1,102 verified owls sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see owls in Kansas?+
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 Kansas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 1,102 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Burrowing Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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