Based on 3,308 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Ruby-throated Hummingbird is most often recorded in September; in South Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #16 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in South Carolina 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 South Carolina in September
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
House Finch
Great Egret
Eastern Bluebird
Great Blue Heron
Laughing Gull
American Goldfinch
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Ruby-throated Hummingbird appear in South Carolina?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Ruby-throated Hummingbird in South Carolina?
It ranks #16 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (3,308 records in our sample).