Hummingbirds in North Dakota in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 6 of the 50 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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.

Anna's Hummingbird photographed in North DakotaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in North DakotaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in North Dakota
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in North Dakota

12%

of yearly sightings

6

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

50

verified records a year

May 26%, June 12%, July 6%. Busiest month is August at 38%.

Best months: August, May, September

50 verified observations of hummingbirds in North Dakota, recorded across 6 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in North Dakota

Peak month

August

19 records (38% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March00%
April00%
Maypeak1326%
June612%
July36%
Augustpeak1938%
Septemberpeak714%
October24%
November00%
December00%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird43
Anna's Hummingbird2
Rufous Hummingbird2
Calliope Hummingbird2
Broad-tailed Hummingbird1

In North Dakota, June carries 12% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 6 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (26%) into June, and it heads toward July (6%) after. The busiest month is August (38%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in North Dakota are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird. 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 hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird43 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird2 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird2 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird2 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird1 records
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Plan your hummingbird trip in North Dakota

Start with live tours near Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in North Dakota in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 6 of the 50 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in North Dakota?+

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

What month is best for hummingbirds in North Dakota?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and September, based on 50 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+

The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.