Hummingbirds in Nebraska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Nebraska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 209 of the 690 sightings logged across the year (30.3%), 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 Nebraska
30.3%
of yearly sightings
209
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
690
verified records a year
April 0.1%, May 30.3%, June 15.7%. Busiest month is May at 30.3%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 1 | 0.1% |
| Maypeak | 209 | 30.3% |
| June | 108 | 15.7% |
| July | 107 | 15.5% |
| Augustpeak | 134 | 19.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 111 | 16.1% |
| October | 11 | 1.6% |
| November | 9 | 1.3% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 403 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 98 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 59 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 50 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 17 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 11 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 7 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 1 |
In Nebraska, May carries 30.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 22 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 (0.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.7%) 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 Nebraska are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Black-chinned 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 209 of the 690 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 30.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Nebraska?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and September.
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.
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