Hummingbirds in Delaware in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Delaware. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 79 of the 328 sightings logged across the year (24.1%), 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 Delaware
24.1%
of yearly sightings
79
records in September
#1
busiest month of 12
328
verified records a year
August 21.6%, September 24.1%, October 3%. Busiest month is September at 24.1%.
328 verified observations of hummingbirds in Delaware, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
September
79 records (24.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 2.4% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 2 | 0.6% |
| April | 14 | 4.3% |
| Maypeak | 40 | 12.2% |
| June | 33 | 10.1% |
| July | 36 | 11% |
| Augustpeak | 71 | 21.6% |
| Septemberpeak | 79 | 24.1% |
| October | 10 | 3% |
| November | 18 | 5.5% |
| December | 17 | 5.2% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 309 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 9 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 3 |
| Anna's × Calliope hummingbird | 3 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 2 |
In Delaware, September carries 24.1% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 15.8 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 (21.6%) into September, and it heads toward October (3%) 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 Delaware are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird and Rufous 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 Hummingbird309 records
- Allen's Hummingbird9 records
- Rufous Hummingbird3 records
- Anna's × Calliope hummingbird3 records
- Calliope Hummingbird2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Delaware in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 79 of the 328 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 24.1% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Delaware?+
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 Delaware?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and May, based on 328 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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