Hummingbirds in Maryland in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Maryland. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 329 of the 2,620 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), 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.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in MarylandRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in MarylandRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Maryland
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Maryland

12.6%

of yearly sightings

329

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

2,620

verified records a year

May 9.3%, June 12.6%, July 15.8%. Busiest month is August at 31.4%.

Best months: August, September, JulyPeak season right now

2,620 verified observations of hummingbirds in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Maryland

Peak month

August

822 records (31.4% of the year)

Quietest month

March

6 records

MonthObservationsShare
January130.5%
February90.3%
March60.2%
April1084.1%
May2439.3%
June32912.6%
Julypeak41415.8%
Augustpeak82231.4%
Septemberpeak53620.5%
October732.8%
November371.4%
December301.1%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird2,508
Rufous Hummingbird52
Calliope Hummingbird21
Black-chinned Hummingbird18
Mexican Violetear6
Allen's Hummingbird3
Anna's Hummingbird1

In Maryland, June carries 12.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 4.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (9.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (15.8%) after. The busiest month is August (31.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Maryland are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope 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 Hummingbird2,508 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird52 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird21 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird18 records
  • Mexican Violetear6 records
  • Allen's Hummingbird3 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Maryland in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 329 of the 2,620 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.

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

June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Maryland?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 2,620 verified observations.

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

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