Based on 2,134 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Massachusetts, Ruby-throated Hummingbird is most often recorded in August; in Massachusetts it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #60 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Massachusetts by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Massachusetts in August
Wild Turkey
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American Herring Gull
American Goldfinch
Laughing Gull
Semipalmated Plover
Red-tailed Hawk
Places to look in Massachusetts
Botanical GardenArnold Arboretum
Botanical GardenBoston Public Garden
Botanical GardenBerkshire Botanical Garden
State ParkHalibut Point State Park
State ParkHammond Pond Reservation
State ParkTolland State Forest
FAQ
When does Ruby-throated Hummingbird appear in Massachusetts?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Massachusetts?
It ranks #60 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Massachusetts (2,134 records in our sample).