Hummingbirds in Michigan in September
Yes, September is a good month to see hummingbirds in Michigan. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 273 of the 1,820 sightings logged across the year (15%), 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 Michigan
15%
of yearly sightings
273
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
1,820
verified records a year
August 26.2%, September 15%, October 3.1%. 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, September carries 15% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 6.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (26.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (3.1%) after. The busiest month is August (26.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 Hummingbird1,761 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 273 of the 1,820 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 15% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Michigan?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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