Hummingbirds in Massachusetts in September
Yes, September is a good month to see hummingbirds in Massachusetts. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 186 of the 1,886 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Massachusetts
9.9%
of yearly sightings
186
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
1,886
verified records a year
August 28%, September 9.9%, October 1.1%. 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, September carries 9.9% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (28%) into September, and it heads toward October (1.1%) after. The busiest month is August (28%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 Hummingbird1,833 records
- Rufous Hummingbird35 records
- Broad-billed Hummingbird1 records
- Allen's Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Massachusetts in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 186 of the 1,886 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Massachusetts?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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