Hummingbirds in Rhode Island in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Rhode Island. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 36 of the 229 sightings logged across the year (15.7%), 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 Rhode IslandRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Rhode IslandRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Rhode Island
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Rhode Island

15.7%

of yearly sightings

36

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

229

verified records a year

May 28.8%, June 15.7%, July 11.4%. Busiest month is August at 35.4%.

Best months: August, May, June

229 verified observations of hummingbirds in Rhode Island, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Rhode Island

Peak month

August

81 records (35.4% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March00%
April10.4%
Maypeak6628.8%
Junepeak3615.7%
July2611.4%
Augustpeak8135.4%
September167%
October00%
November20.9%
December10.4%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird221
Rufous Hummingbird4

In Rhode Island, June carries 15.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 7.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (28.8%) into June, and it heads toward July (11.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Rhode Island are Ruby-throated 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 Hummingbird221 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird4 records
Plan your tripBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Plan your hummingbird trip in Rhode Island

Start with live tours near Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Rhode Island in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 36 of the 229 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 15.7% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Rhode Island?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and June.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Rhode Island?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and June, based on 229 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+

The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.