Hummingbirds in Virginia in April
Yes, April is a good month to see hummingbirds in Virginia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 247 of the 2,973 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Virginia
8.3%
of yearly sightings
247
records in April
#6
busiest month of 12
2,973
verified records a year
March 0.2%, April 8.3%, May 11.9%. Busiest month is August at 28%.
2,973 verified observations of hummingbirds in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
August
831 records (28% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 0.5% |
| February | 2 | 0.1% |
| March | 7 | 0.2% |
| April | 247 | 8.3% |
| May | 353 | 11.9% |
| June | 362 | 12.2% |
| Julypeak | 511 | 17.2% |
| Augustpeak | 831 | 28% |
| Septemberpeak | 520 | 17.5% |
| October | 76 | 2.6% |
| November | 23 | 0.8% |
| December | 25 | 0.8% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 2,879 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 35 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 8 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 6 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 4 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 4 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 3 |
In Virginia, April carries 8.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (0.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (11.9%) after. The busiest month is August (28%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Virginia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird2,879 records
- Rufous Hummingbird35 records
- Calliope Hummingbird8 records
- Anna's Hummingbird6 records
- Allen's Hummingbird4 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Virginia in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 247 of the 2,973 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hummingbirds in Virginia?+
April is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though August and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Virginia?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 2,973 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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