Hummingbirds in Maryland in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hummingbirds in Maryland. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 243 of the 2,620 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 Maryland
9.3%
of yearly sightings
243
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
2,620
verified records a year
April 4.1%, May 9.3%, June 12.6%. Busiest month is August at 31.4%.
2,620 verified observations of hummingbirds in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
August
822 records (31.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 0.5% |
| February | 9 | 0.3% |
| March | 6 | 0.2% |
| April | 108 | 4.1% |
| May | 243 | 9.3% |
| June | 329 | 12.6% |
| Julypeak | 414 | 15.8% |
| Augustpeak | 822 | 31.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 536 | 20.5% |
| October | 73 | 2.8% |
| November | 37 | 1.4% |
| December | 30 | 1.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 2,508 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 52 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 21 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 18 |
| Mexican Violetear | 6 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 3 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 1 |
In Maryland, May carries 9.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1 points above 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 rising from April (4.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.6%) after. The busiest month is August (31.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Maryland are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope 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 Hummingbird2,508 records
- Rufous Hummingbird52 records
- Calliope Hummingbird21 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird18 records
- Mexican Violetear6 records
- Allen's Hummingbird3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Maryland in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 243 of the 2,620 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Maryland?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Maryland?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 2,620 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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