Cardinals in Maine in July
Yes, July is a good month to see cardinals in Maine. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 99 of the 1,203 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.
Good month for cardinals in Maine
8.2%
of yearly sightings
99
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
1,203
verified records a year
June 9%, July 8.2%, August 5.7%. Busiest month is May at 16.5%.
1,203 verified observations of cardinals in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When cardinals are recorded in Maine
Peak month
May
198 records (16.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 7.4% |
| February | 83 | 6.9% |
| Marchpeak | 148 | 12.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 158 | 13.1% |
| Maypeak | 198 | 16.5% |
| June | 108 | 9% |
| July | 99 | 8.2% |
| August | 69 | 5.7% |
| September | 49 | 4.1% |
| October | 71 | 5.9% |
| November | 57 | 4.7% |
| December | 74 | 6.2% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 1,203 |
In Maine, July carries 8.2% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (5.7%) after. The busiest month is May (16.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The cardinals most often recorded in Maine are Northern Cardinal. 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 cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal1,203 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in Maine in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 99 of the 1,203 verified cardinals sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see cardinals in Maine?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for cardinals in Maine?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and March, based on 1,203 verified observations.
Which cardinals are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Northern Cardinal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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