Hummingbirds in Arkansas in September

Yes, September is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 259 of the 1,058 sightings logged across the year (24.5%), 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 ArkansasRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in ArkansasRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Arkansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Arkansas

24.5%

of yearly sightings

259

records in September

#1

busiest month of 12

1,058

verified records a year

August 19.9%, September 24.5%, October 3.4%. Busiest month is September at 24.5%.

Best months: September, August, May

1,058 verified observations of hummingbirds in Arkansas, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Arkansas

Peak month

September

259 records (24.5% of the year)

Quietest month

November

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January30.3%
February30.3%
March30.3%
April1009.5%
Maypeak19018%
June10610%
July14513.7%
Augustpeak21119.9%
Septemberpeak25924.5%
October363.4%
November00%
December20.2%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,044
Anna's Hummingbird4
Black-chinned Hummingbird3
Rufous Hummingbird1
Broad-tailed Hummingbird1

In Arkansas, September carries 24.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 16.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from August (19.9%) into September, and it heads toward October (3.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Arkansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,044 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird4 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird3 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird1 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird1 records
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Plan your hummingbird trip in Arkansas

Start with live tours near Arkansas Post National Memorial, 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 Arkansas in September?+

Yes. September accounts for 259 of the 1,058 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 24.5% of the annual total.

Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Arkansas?+

September is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, August and May.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Arkansas?+

September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and May, based on 1,058 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+

The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.