Tree Frogs in Nebraska in June

Yes, June is a good month to see tree frogs in Nebraska. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 178 of the 1,358 sightings logged across the year (13.1%), 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.

Cope's Gray Tree Frog photographed in NebraskaCope's Gray Tree Frog photographed in NebraskaBlanchard's Cricket Frog photographed in Nebraska
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in Nebraska

13.1%

of yearly sightings

178

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

1,358

verified records a year

May 19.9%, June 13.1%, July 15.5%. Busiest month is May at 19.9%.

Best months: May, July, SeptemberPeak season right now

1,358 verified observations of tree frogs in Nebraska, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Nebraska

Peak month

May

270 records (19.9% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February30.2%
March413%
April19214.1%
Maypeak27019.9%
June17813.1%
Julypeak21015.5%
August17813.1%
Septemberpeak20214.9%
October725.3%
November100.7%
December20.1%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Cope's Gray Tree Frog513
Blanchard's Cricket Frog475
Boreal Chorus Frog353
Cuban Tree Frog3
Gray Treefrog2
Green Treefrog1
Squirrel Tree Frog1

In Nebraska, June carries 13.1% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (19.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (15.5%) after. The busiest month is May (19.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Nebraska are Cope's Gray Tree Frog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Boreal Chorus 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

  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog513 records
  • Blanchard's Cricket Frog475 records
  • Boreal Chorus Frog353 records
  • Cuban Tree Frog3 records
  • Gray Treefrog2 records
  • Green Treefrog1 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Nebraska in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 178 of the 1,358 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 13.1% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for tree frogs in Nebraska?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, July and September, based on 1,358 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Cope's Gray Tree Frog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Boreal Chorus Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.