Hummingbirds in Vermont in September
Yes, September is a good month to see hummingbirds in Vermont. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 138 of the 1,425 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 Vermont
9.7%
of yearly sightings
138
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
1,425
verified records a year
August 26.7%, September 9.7%, October 0.4%. Busiest month is May at 31.3%.
1,425 verified observations of hummingbirds in Vermont, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
May
446 records (31.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.1% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 4 | 0.3% |
| Maypeak | 446 | 31.3% |
| June | 194 | 13.6% |
| Julypeak | 256 | 18% |
| Augustpeak | 380 | 26.7% |
| September | 138 | 9.7% |
| October | 5 | 0.4% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 1 | 0.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,411 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 5 |
| Mexican Violetear | 4 |
In Vermont, September carries 9.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (26.7%) into September, and it heads toward October (0.4%) after. The busiest month is May (31.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Vermont are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Mexican Violetear. 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 Hummingbird1,411 records
- Rufous Hummingbird5 records
- Mexican Violetear4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Vermont in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 138 of the 1,425 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Vermont?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Vermont?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and July, based on 1,425 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Mexican Violetear, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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