Hummingbirds in Maryland in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 536 of the 2,620 sightings logged across the year (20.5%), 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 Maryland
20.5%
of yearly sightings
536
records in September
#2
busiest month of 12
2,620
verified records a year
August 31.4%, September 20.5%, October 2.8%. 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, September carries 20.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 12.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (31.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (2.8%) 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 Maryland are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope 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 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 536 of the 2,620 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 20.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Maryland?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and July.
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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