Tree Frogs in Maryland in June

Yes, June is a good month to see tree frogs in Maryland. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,311 of the 10,622 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Green Treefrog photographed in MarylandGreen Treefrog photographed in MarylandGray Treefrog Species Complex photographed in Maryland
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in Maryland

12.3%

of yearly sightings

1,311

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

10,622

verified records a year

May 17%, June 12.3%, July 11.7%. Busiest month is May at 17%.

Best months: May, April, September

10,622 verified observations of tree frogs in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Maryland

Peak month

May

1,807 records (17% of the year)

Quietest month

January

21 records

MonthObservationsShare
January210.2%
February1511.4%
March1,14210.8%
Aprilpeak1,63715.4%
Maypeak1,80717%
June1,31112.3%
July1,24411.7%
August1,06910.1%
Septemberpeak1,33612.6%
October7026.6%
November1571.5%
December450.4%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Spring Peeper2,094
Northern Cricket Frog1,893
Cope's Gray Tree Frog1,330
Gray Treefrog1,248
Green Treefrog1,218
New Jersey Chorus Frog96
Upland Chorus Frog66
Squirrel Tree Frog16

In Maryland, June carries 12.3% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4 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 easing off from May (17%) into June, and it heads toward July (11.7%) after. The busiest month is May (17%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Maryland are Spring Peeper, Northern Cricket Frog and Cope's Gray Tree Frog. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Spring Peeper2,094 records
  • Northern Cricket Frog1,893 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog1,330 records
  • Gray Treefrog1,248 records
  • Green Treefrog1,218 records
  • New Jersey Chorus Frog96 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Maryland in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 1,311 of the 10,622 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see tree frogs in Maryland?+

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

What month is best for tree frogs in Maryland?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 10,622 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Maryland?+

The most-recorded species in Maryland are Spring Peeper, Northern Cricket Frog and Cope's Gray Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.