Hummingbirds in Maine in June
Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 91 of the 882 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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 hummingbirds in Maine
10.3%
of yearly sightings
91
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
882
verified records a year
May 33.7%, June 10.3%, July 17.7%. Busiest month is May at 33.7%.
882 verified observations of hummingbirds in Maine, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Maine
Peak month
May
297 records (33.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 2 | 0.2% |
| April | 0 | 0% |
| Maypeak | 297 | 33.7% |
| June | 91 | 10.3% |
| Julypeak | 156 | 17.7% |
| Augustpeak | 243 | 27.6% |
| September | 84 | 9.5% |
| October | 7 | 0.8% |
| November | 2 | 0.2% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 869 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 4 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1 |
In Maine, June carries 10.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (33.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (17.7%) after. The busiest month is May (33.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Maine are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Broad-tailed 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 Hummingbird869 records
- Rufous Hummingbird4 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird1 records
Plan your hummingbird trip in Maine
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Gear to see them
Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Maine in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 91 of the 882 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Maine?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Maine?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and July, based on 882 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Broad-tailed Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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