60 birds were recorded seen in Ohio in June in our iNaturalist sample; 1 of the top 50 are at their peak this month. The list is ranked by number of research-grade observations.
Top birds in June
Great Blue Heron
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Song Sparrow
House Sparrow
Wood Duck
Gray Catbird
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
All birds seen in Ohio in June
| # | Species | Scientific name | Family | Obs. | Peak in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Blue Heron | Ardea herodias | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns | 1,521 | May (past peak) |
| 2 | American Robin | Turdus migratorius | Thrushes | 1,490 | Apr (past peak) |
| 3 | Red-winged Blackbird | Agelaius phoeniceus | New World Blackbirds and Orioles | 1,408 | May (past peak) |
| 4 | Canada Goose | Branta canadensis | Ducks, Geese, and Swans | 1,020 | Apr (past peak) |
| 5 | Northern Cardinal | Cardinalis cardinalis | Cardinals and Allies | 864 | Apr (past peak) |
| 6 | Mallard | Anas platyrhynchos | Ducks, Geese, and Swans | 835 | Apr (past peak) |
| 7 | Song Sparrow | Melospiza melodia | New World Sparrows | 810 | May (past peak) |
| 8 | House Sparrow | Passer domesticus | Old World Sparrows | 659 | May (past peak) |
| 9 | Wood Duck | Aix sponsa | Ducks, Geese, and Swans | 652 | Apr (past peak) |
| 10 | Gray Catbird | Dumetella carolinensis | Mockingbirds and Thrashers | 647 | May (past peak) |
| 11 | Eastern Kingbird | Tyrannus tyrannus | Tyrant Flycatchers | 598 | May (past peak) |
| 12 | Tree Swallow | Tachycineta bicolor | Swallows and Martins | 591 | May (past peak) |
| 13 | American Goldfinch | Spinus tristis | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies | 587 | Aug (rising) |
| 14 | Blue Jay | Cyanocitta cristata | Crows, Jays, and Magpies | 582 | May (past peak) |
| 15 | Mourning Dove | Zenaida macroura | Pigeons and Doves | 569 | Apr (past peak) |
| 16 | Killdeer | Charadrius vociferus | Plovers and Lapwings | 566 | May (past peak) |
| 17 | Eastern Bluebird | Sialia sialis | Thrushes | 555 | May (past peak) |
| 18 | Cedar Waxwing | Bombycilla cedrorum | Waxwings | 546 | Jun (peak) |
| 19 | Baltimore Oriole | Icterus galbula | New World Blackbirds and Orioles | 542 | May (past peak) |
| 20 | Indigo Bunting | Passerina cyanea | Cardinals and Allies | 501 | May (past peak) |
| 21 | Turkey Vulture | Cathartes aura | New World Vultures | 484 | Apr (past peak) |
| 22 | Barn Swallow | Hirundo rustica | Swallows and Martins | 483 | May (past peak) |
| 23 | House Finch | Haemorhous mexicanus | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies | 469 | Apr (past peak) |
| 24 | Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites | 468 | May (past peak) |
| 25 | Brown-headed Cowbird | Molothrus ater | New World Blackbirds and Orioles | 457 | Apr (past peak) |
| 26 | Green Heron | Butorides virescens | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns | 452 | May (past peak) |
| 27 | Ruby-throated Hummingbird | Archilochus colubris | Hummingbirds | 445 | Aug (rising) |
| 28 | Great Egret | Ardea alba | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns | 428 | May (past peak) |
| 29 | Red-tailed Hawk | Buteo jamaicensis | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites | 424 | Apr (past peak) |
| 30 | Red-headed Woodpecker | Melanerpes erythrocephalus | Woodpeckers | 421 | May (past peak) |
| 31 | Wild Turkey | Meleagris gallopavo | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies | 418 | Apr (past peak) |
| 32 | Northern House Wren | Troglodytes aedon | Wrens | 410 | May (past peak) |
| 33 | Common Grackle | Quiscalus quiscula | New World Blackbirds and Orioles | 406 | May (past peak) |
| 34 | Red-bellied Woodpecker | Melanerpes carolinus | Woodpeckers | 394 | Apr (past peak) |
| 35 | European Starling | Sturnus vulgaris | Starlings | 377 | Apr (past peak) |
| 36 | Eastern Phoebe | Sayornis phoebe | Tyrant Flycatchers | 366 | May (past peak) |
| 37 | Downy Woodpecker | Dryobates pubescens | Woodpeckers | 354 | Apr (past peak) |
| 38 | Chipping Sparrow | Spizella passerina | New World Sparrows | 342 | Apr (past peak) |
| 39 | Northern Flicker | Colaptes auratus | Woodpeckers | 324 | Apr (past peak) |
| 40 | Northern Yellow Warbler | Setophaga aestiva | New World Warblers | 313 | May (past peak) |
| 41 | Red-shouldered Hawk | Buteo lineatus | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites | 298 | Feb (past peak) |
| 42 | Barred Owl | Strix varia | Typical Owls | 293 | May (past peak) |
| 43 | Rose-breasted Grosbeak | Pheucticus ludovicianus | Cardinals and Allies | 278 | May (past peak) |
| 44 | Common Yellowthroat | Geothlypis trichas | New World Warblers | 263 | May (past peak) |
| 45 | Osprey | Pandion haliaetus | Ospreys | 254 | Apr (past peak) |
| 46 | Double-crested Cormorant | Nannopterum auritum | Cormorants and Shags | 232 | Sep (rising) |
| 47 | White-breasted Nuthatch | Sitta carolinensis | Nuthatches | 230 | Apr (past peak) |
| 48 | Purple Martin | Progne subis | Swallows and Martins | 226 | May (past peak) |
| 49 | Pileated Woodpecker | Dryocopus pileatus | Woodpeckers | 216 | May (past peak) |
| 50 | Carolina Wren | Thryothorus ludovicianus | Wrens | 214 | May (past peak) |