Owls in Louisiana in February
Yes, February is a good month to see owls in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 140 of the 1,752 sightings logged across the year (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.
Good month for owls in Louisiana
8%
of yearly sightings
140
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
1,752
verified records a year
January 7.8%, February 8%, March 13.1%. Busiest month is April at 17.6%.
1,752 verified observations of owls in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
309 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 136 | 7.8% |
| February | 140 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 230 | 13.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 309 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 226 | 12.9% |
| June | 120 | 6.8% |
| July | 71 | 4.1% |
| August | 98 | 5.6% |
| September | 96 | 5.5% |
| October | 96 | 5.5% |
| November | 95 | 5.4% |
| December | 135 | 7.7% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 1,060 |
| Great Horned Owl | 390 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 179 |
| American Barn Owl | 59 |
| Burrowing Owl | 22 |
| Short-eared Owl | 17 |
In Louisiana, February carries 8% of the year's owls sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (13.1%) after. The busiest month is April (17.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Louisiana are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which owls you are most likely to see
- Barred Owl1,060 records
- Great Horned Owl390 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl179 records
- American Barn Owl59 records
- Burrowing Owl22 records
- Short-eared Owl17 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Louisiana in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 140 of the 1,752 verified owls sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see owls in Louisiana?+
February is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 1,752 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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