Hummingbirds in Mississippi in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Mississippi. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 220 of the 676 sightings logged across the year (32.5%), 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 Mississippi
32.5%
of yearly sightings
220
records in September
#1
busiest month of 12
676
verified records a year
August 7.5%, September 32.5%, October 5.5%. Busiest month is September at 32.5%.
676 verified observations of hummingbirds in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
September
220 records (32.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 1.9% |
| February | 5 | 0.7% |
| March | 42 | 6.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 101 | 14.9% |
| Maypeak | 90 | 13.3% |
| June | 28 | 4.1% |
| July | 62 | 9.2% |
| August | 51 | 7.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 220 | 32.5% |
| October | 37 | 5.5% |
| November | 15 | 2.2% |
| December | 12 | 1.8% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 603 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 26 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 7 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 4 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 4 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 4 |
| Green-breasted Mango | 2 |
In Mississippi, September carries 32.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 24.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (7.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.5%) 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 Mississippi are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Buff-bellied 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 Hummingbird603 records
- Rufous Hummingbird26 records
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird7 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird4 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird4 records
- Calliope Hummingbird4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Mississippi in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 220 of the 676 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 32.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Mississippi?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, April and May.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Mississippi?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, April and May, based on 676 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Buff-bellied Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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