Hummingbirds in Delaware in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Delaware. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 33 of the 328 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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.

Good month for hummingbirds in Delaware

10.1%

of yearly sightings

33

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

328

verified records a year

May 12.2%, June 10.1%, July 11%. Busiest month is September at 24.1%.

Best months: September, August, May

328 verified observations of hummingbirds in Delaware, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Delaware

Peak month

September

79 records (24.1% of the year)

Quietest month

February

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January82.4%
February00%
March20.6%
April144.3%
Maypeak4012.2%
June3310.1%
July3611%
Augustpeak7121.6%
Septemberpeak7924.1%
October103%
November185.5%
December175.2%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird309
Allen's Hummingbird9
Rufous Hummingbird3
Anna's × Calliope hummingbird3
Calliope Hummingbird2

In Delaware, June carries 10.1% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (12.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (11%) after. The busiest month is September (24.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Delaware are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird and Rufous 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 Hummingbird309 records
  • Allen's Hummingbird9 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird3 records
  • Anna's × Calliope hummingbird3 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird2 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Delaware in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 33 of the 328 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for hummingbirds in Delaware?+

September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and May, based on 328 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Delaware are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.