Hummingbirds in Maine in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Maine. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 297 of the 882 sightings logged across the year (33.7%), 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.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Maine
33.7%
of yearly sightings
297
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
882
verified records a year
April 0%, May 33.7%, June 10.3%. 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, May carries 33.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 25.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (0%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Maine in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 297 of the 882 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 33.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Maine?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and July.
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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