Owls in New Mexico in July
Yes, July is a good month to see owls in New Mexico. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 205 of the 2,296 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for owls in New Mexico
8.9%
of yearly sightings
205
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
2,296
verified records a year
June 12.8%, July 8.9%, August 6.6%. Busiest month is April at 15%.
2,296 verified observations of owls in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
April
344 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 134 | 5.8% |
| February | 133 | 5.8% |
| March | 171 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 344 | 15% |
| Maypeak | 330 | 14.4% |
| Junepeak | 295 | 12.8% |
| July | 205 | 8.9% |
| August | 151 | 6.6% |
| September | 161 | 7% |
| October | 152 | 6.6% |
| November | 103 | 4.5% |
| December | 117 | 5.1% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Horned Owl | 1,118 |
| Burrowing Owl | 342 |
| Western Screech-Owl | 338 |
| American Barn Owl | 107 |
| Spotted Owl | 81 |
| Northern Pygmy-Owl | 79 |
| Long-eared Owl | 66 |
| Flammulated Owl | 58 |
In New Mexico, July carries 8.9% of the year's owls sightings, about 0.6 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 (12.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.6%) after. The busiest month is April (15%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The owls most often recorded in New Mexico are Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl and Western 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 Owl1,118 records
- Burrowing Owl342 records
- Western Screech-Owl338 records
- American Barn Owl107 records
- Spotted Owl81 records
- Northern Pygmy-Owl79 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in New Mexico in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 205 of the 2,296 verified owls sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see owls in New Mexico?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for owls in New Mexico?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,296 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl and Western Screech-Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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