Tree Frogs in Maryland in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Maryland. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,807 of the 10,622 sightings logged across the year (17%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for tree frogs in Maryland
17%
of yearly sightings
1,807
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
10,622
verified records a year
April 15.4%, May 17%, June 12.3%. Busiest month is May at 17%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 0.2% |
| February | 151 | 1.4% |
| March | 1,142 | 10.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,637 | 15.4% |
| Maypeak | 1,807 | 17% |
| June | 1,311 | 12.3% |
| July | 1,244 | 11.7% |
| August | 1,069 | 10.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,336 | 12.6% |
| October | 702 | 6.6% |
| November | 157 | 1.5% |
| December | 45 | 0.4% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Spring Peeper | 2,094 |
| Northern Cricket Frog | 1,893 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 1,330 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,248 |
| Green Treefrog | 1,218 |
| New Jersey Chorus Frog | 96 |
| Upland Chorus Frog | 66 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 16 |
In Maryland, May carries 17% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 8.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (15.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,807 of the 10,622 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 17% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Maryland?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and September.
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.
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