Hummingbirds in Connecticut in September
Yes, September is a good month to see hummingbirds in Connecticut. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 136 of the 840 sightings logged across the year (16.2%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Connecticut
16.2%
of yearly sightings
136
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
840
verified records a year
August 28.5%, September 16.2%, October 1.7%. 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, September carries 16.2% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 7.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (28.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (1.7%) after. The busiest month is August (28.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 Hummingbird815 records
- Rufous Hummingbird16 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird2 records
- Calliope Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Connecticut in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 136 of the 840 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 16.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Connecticut?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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