Hummingbirds in Connecticut in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Connecticut. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 239 of the 840 sightings logged across the year (28.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Connecticut
28.5%
of yearly sightings
239
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
840
verified records a year
July 20.1%, August 28.5%, September 16.2%. Busiest month is August at 28.5%.
840 verified observations of hummingbirds in Connecticut, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Connecticut
Peak month
August
239 records (28.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.2% |
| February | 1 | 0.1% |
| March | 1 | 0.1% |
| April | 27 | 3.2% |
| Maypeak | 147 | 17.5% |
| June | 88 | 10.5% |
| Julypeak | 169 | 20.1% |
| Augustpeak | 239 | 28.5% |
| September | 136 | 16.2% |
| October | 14 | 1.7% |
| November | 10 | 1.2% |
| December | 6 | 0.7% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 815 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 16 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 2 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 1 |
In Connecticut, August carries 28.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 20.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (20.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (16.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Connecticut are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird815 records
- Rufous Hummingbird16 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird2 records
- Calliope Hummingbird1 records
Plan your hummingbird trip in Connecticut
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Connecticut in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 239 of the 840 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 28.5% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Connecticut?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and May.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Connecticut?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 840 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Connecticut?+
The most-recorded species in Connecticut are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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