Owls in Mississippi in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see owls in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 63 of the 635 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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 Mississippi
9.9%
of yearly sightings
63
records in February
#3
busiest month of 12
635
verified records a year
January 8.3%, February 9.9%, March 12.8%. Busiest month is April at 13.2%.
635 verified observations of owls in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
April
84 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 8.3% |
| Februarypeak | 63 | 9.9% |
| Marchpeak | 81 | 12.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 84 | 13.2% |
| May | 53 | 8.3% |
| June | 58 | 9.1% |
| July | 33 | 5.2% |
| August | 35 | 5.5% |
| September | 46 | 7.2% |
| October | 39 | 6.1% |
| November | 47 | 7.4% |
| December | 43 | 6.8% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 305 |
| Great Horned Owl | 190 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 89 |
| American Barn Owl | 24 |
| Short-eared Owl | 11 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 2 |
| Burrowing Owl | 1 |
In Mississippi, February carries 9.9% of the year's owls sightings, about 1.6 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 rising from January (8.3%) into February, and it heads toward March (12.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The owls most often recorded in Mississippi 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 Owl305 records
- Great Horned Owl190 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl89 records
- American Barn Owl24 records
- Short-eared Owl11 records
- Northern Saw-whet Owl2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Mississippi in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 63 of the 635 verified owls sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see owls in Mississippi?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and February.
What month is best for owls in Mississippi?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and February, based on 635 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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