Owls in Nebraska in July
Yes, July is a good month to see owls in Nebraska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 81 of the 857 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for owls in Nebraska
9.5%
of yearly sightings
81
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
857
verified records a year
June 12.3%, July 9.5%, August 4.6%. Busiest month is May at 18.6%.
857 verified observations of owls in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
May
159 records (18.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51 | 6% |
| February | 44 | 5.1% |
| March | 74 | 8.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 118 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 159 | 18.6% |
| Junepeak | 105 | 12.3% |
| July | 81 | 9.5% |
| August | 39 | 4.6% |
| September | 46 | 5.4% |
| October | 45 | 5.3% |
| November | 40 | 4.7% |
| December | 55 | 6.4% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Horned Owl | 270 |
| Barred Owl | 190 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 162 |
| Burrowing Owl | 118 |
| Long-eared Owl | 41 |
| Short-eared Owl | 27 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 17 |
| American Barn Owl | 16 |
In Nebraska, July carries 9.5% of the year's owls sightings, about 1.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (12.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (4.6%) after. The busiest month is May (18.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in Nebraska are Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl and Eastern Screech-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 Owl270 records
- Barred Owl190 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl162 records
- Burrowing Owl118 records
- Long-eared Owl41 records
- Short-eared Owl27 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Nebraska in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 81 of the 857 verified owls sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see owls in Nebraska?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in Nebraska?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 857 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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