Hummingbirds in Massachusetts in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Massachusetts. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 528 of the 1,886 sightings logged across the year (28%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Massachusetts
28%
of yearly sightings
528
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
1,886
verified records a year
July 17.6%, August 28%, September 9.9%. Busiest month is August at 28%.
1,886 verified observations of hummingbirds in Massachusetts, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
August
528 records (28% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 3 | 0.2% |
| March | 1 | 0.1% |
| April | 56 | 3% |
| Maypeak | 489 | 25.9% |
| June | 246 | 13% |
| Julypeak | 332 | 17.6% |
| Augustpeak | 528 | 28% |
| September | 186 | 9.9% |
| October | 20 | 1.1% |
| November | 10 | 0.5% |
| December | 15 | 0.8% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,833 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 35 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 1 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 1 |
In Massachusetts, August carries 28% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 19.7 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 July (17.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (9.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Massachusetts are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Broad-billed Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,833 records
- Rufous Hummingbird35 records
- Broad-billed Hummingbird1 records
- Allen's Hummingbird1 records
Plan your hummingbird trip in Massachusetts
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Massachusetts in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 528 of the 1,886 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 28% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Massachusetts?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Massachusetts?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and July, based on 1,886 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Broad-billed Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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