Owls in Vermont in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see owls in Vermont. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 362 of the 2,886 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), 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.
Peak month for owls in Vermont
12.5%
of yearly sightings
362
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
2,886
verified records a year
March 12.4%, April 12.5%, May 10.6%. Busiest month is February at 13.3%.
2,886 verified observations of owls in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When owls are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
February
383 records (13.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 328 | 11.4% |
| Februarypeak | 383 | 13.3% |
| Marchpeak | 358 | 12.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 362 | 12.5% |
| May | 305 | 10.6% |
| June | 148 | 5.1% |
| July | 164 | 5.7% |
| August | 107 | 3.7% |
| September | 108 | 3.7% |
| October | 203 | 7% |
| November | 143 | 5% |
| December | 277 | 9.6% |
Owls you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Barred Owl | 1,946 |
| Snowy Owl | 310 |
| Great Horned Owl | 167 |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl | 147 |
| Eastern Screech-Owl | 126 |
| Short-eared Owl | 75 |
| Northern Hawk Owl | 30 |
| Long-eared Owl | 21 |
In Vermont, April carries 12.5% of the year's owls sightings, about 4.2 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 holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (10.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The owls most often recorded in Vermont are Barred Owl, Snowy Owl and Great Horned Owl. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which owls you are most likely to see
- Barred Owl1,946 records
- Snowy Owl310 records
- Great Horned Owl167 records
- Northern Saw-whet Owl147 records
- Eastern Screech-Owl126 records
- Short-eared Owl75 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see owls in Vermont in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 362 of the 2,886 verified owls sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see owls in Vermont?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, April and March.
What month is best for owls in Vermont?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and March, based on 2,886 verified observations.
Which owls are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Barred Owl, Snowy Owl and Great Horned Owl, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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