Owls in New Jersey in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see owls in New Jersey. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 204 of the 1,783 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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 New Jersey
11.4%
of yearly sightings
204
records in March
#2
busiest month of 12
1,783
verified records a year
February 9.3%, March 11.4%, April 12.3%. Busiest month is April at 12.3%.
1,783 verified observations of owls in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
April
219 records (12.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 202 | 11.3% |
| February | 166 | 9.3% |
| Marchpeak | 204 | 11.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 219 | 12.3% |
| May | 168 | 9.4% |
| June | 129 | 7.2% |
| July | 100 | 5.6% |
| August | 96 | 5.4% |
| September | 95 | 5.3% |
| October | 90 | 5% |
| November | 124 | 7% |
| December | 190 | 10.7% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Horned Owl | 673 |
| Barred Owl | 324 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 322 |
| Snowy Owl | 160 |
| Short-eared Owl | 98 |
| Long-eared Owl | 50 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 34 |
| American Barn Owl | 12 |
In New Jersey, March carries 11.4% of the year's owls sightings, about 3.1 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 rising from February (9.3%) into March, and it heads toward April (12.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The owls most often recorded in New Jersey are Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which owls you are most likely to see
- Great Horned Owl673 records
- Barred Owl324 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl322 records
- Snowy Owl160 records
- Short-eared Owl98 records
- Long-eared Owl50 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in New Jersey in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 204 of the 1,783 verified owls sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see owls in New Jersey?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and January.
What month is best for owls in New Jersey?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 1,783 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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