Hummingbirds in Michigan in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Michigan. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 374 of the 1,820 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Michigan
20.5%
of yearly sightings
374
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,820
verified records a year
April 0.7%, May 20.5%, June 14.9%. Busiest month is August at 26.2%.
1,820 verified observations of hummingbirds in Michigan, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
August
476 records (26.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 0.7% |
| February | 1 | 0.1% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 12 | 0.7% |
| Maypeak | 374 | 20.5% |
| June | 271 | 14.9% |
| Julypeak | 330 | 18.1% |
| Augustpeak | 476 | 26.2% |
| September | 273 | 15% |
| October | 56 | 3.1% |
| November | 14 | 0.8% |
| December | 1 | 0.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,761 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 18 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 10 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 6 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 5 |
| Mexican Violetear | 4 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 1 |
| Berylline Hummingbird | 1 |
In Michigan, May 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 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (0.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Michigan are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's 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 Hummingbird1,761 records
- Rufous Hummingbird18 records
- Anna's Hummingbird10 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird6 records
- Costa's Hummingbird5 records
- Mexican Violetear4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Michigan in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 374 of the 1,820 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 20.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Michigan?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Michigan?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and July, based on 1,820 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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