Hummingbirds in Georgia in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hummingbirds in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 158 of the 1,946 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Georgia
8.1%
of yearly sightings
158
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
1,946
verified records a year
April 10.7%, May 8.1%, June 7.9%. Busiest month is September at 23%.
1,946 verified observations of hummingbirds in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
September
448 records (23% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 2.5% |
| February | 17 | 0.9% |
| March | 37 | 1.9% |
| April | 209 | 10.7% |
| May | 158 | 8.1% |
| June | 154 | 7.9% |
| Julypeak | 323 | 16.6% |
| Augustpeak | 441 | 22.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 448 | 23% |
| October | 61 | 3.1% |
| November | 20 | 1% |
| December | 29 | 1.5% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,838 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 37 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 14 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 8 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 8 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 7 |
| Green-breasted Mango | 3 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 3 |
In Georgia, May carries 8.1% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (10.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.9%) after. The busiest month is September (23%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Georgia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,838 records
- Rufous Hummingbird37 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird14 records
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird8 records
- Calliope Hummingbird8 records
- Broad-billed Hummingbird7 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Georgia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 158 of the 1,946 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Georgia?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though September and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Georgia?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and July, based on 1,946 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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