Hummingbirds in Nebraska in July

Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Nebraska. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 107 of the 690 sightings logged across the year (15.5%), 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 NebraskaBlack-chinned Hummingbird photographed in NebraskaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Nebraska
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Nebraska

15.5%

of yearly sightings

107

records in July

#5

busiest month of 12

690

verified records a year

June 15.7%, July 15.5%, August 19.4%. Busiest month is May at 30.3%.

Best months: May, August, September

690 verified observations of hummingbirds in Nebraska, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Nebraska

Peak month

May

209 records (30.3% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March00%
April10.1%
Maypeak20930.3%
June10815.7%
July10715.5%
Augustpeak13419.4%
Septemberpeak11116.1%
October111.6%
November91.3%
December00%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird403
Broad-tailed Hummingbird98
Black-chinned Hummingbird59
Rufous Hummingbird50
Calliope Hummingbird17
Anna's Hummingbird11
Costa's Hummingbird7
Broad-billed Hummingbird1

In Nebraska, July carries 15.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 7.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (19.4%) after. The busiest month is May (30.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Nebraska are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird403 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird98 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird59 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird50 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird17 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird11 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Nebraska in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 107 of the 690 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 15.5% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Nebraska?+

July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Nebraska?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and September, based on 690 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.