Hummingbirds in Connecticut in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Connecticut. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 88 of the 840 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Rufous Hummingbird photographed in ConnecticutRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in ConnecticutRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Connecticut
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Connecticut

10.5%

of yearly sightings

88

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

840

verified records a year

May 17.5%, June 10.5%, July 20.1%. Busiest month is August at 28.5%.

Best months: August, July, MayPeak season right now

840 verified observations of hummingbirds in Connecticut, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Connecticut

Peak month

August

239 records (28.5% of the year)

Quietest month

February

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January20.2%
February10.1%
March10.1%
April273.2%
Maypeak14717.5%
June8810.5%
Julypeak16920.1%
Augustpeak23928.5%
September13616.2%
October141.7%
November101.2%
December60.7%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird815
Rufous Hummingbird16
Black-chinned Hummingbird2
Calliope Hummingbird1

In Connecticut, June carries 10.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (17.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (20.1%) after. The busiest month is August (28.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Connecticut are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird815 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird16 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird2 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird1 records
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Plan your hummingbird trip in Connecticut

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Connecticut in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 88 of the 840 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Connecticut?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Connecticut?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 840 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Connecticut?+

The most-recorded species in Connecticut are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.