Hummingbirds in North Dakota in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 19 of the 50 sightings logged across the year (38%), 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 North Dakota
38%
of yearly sightings
19
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
50
verified records a year
July 6%, August 38%, September 14%. Busiest month is August at 38%.
50 verified observations of hummingbirds in North Dakota, recorded across 6 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
August
19 records (38% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 0 | 0% |
| Maypeak | 13 | 26% |
| June | 6 | 12% |
| July | 3 | 6% |
| Augustpeak | 19 | 38% |
| Septemberpeak | 7 | 14% |
| October | 2 | 4% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 43 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 2 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 2 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 2 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1 |
In North Dakota, August carries 38% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 29.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 6 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (6%) into August, and it heads toward September (14%) 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 North Dakota are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Rufous 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 Hummingbird43 records
- Anna's Hummingbird2 records
- Rufous Hummingbird2 records
- Calliope Hummingbird2 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in North Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 19 of the 50 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 38% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in North Dakota?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and September.
What month is best for hummingbirds in North Dakota?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and September, based on 50 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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