Audubon Chapters and Hummingbirds in Iowa

Hummingbirds in Iowa

The existing state species guide lists Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Statewide occurrence is not a guarantee of a sighting in any particular city.

• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

When to expect them

The state migration guide gives typical arrival as Mid-April – early May and departure as Mid – late September. Arrival tracks the 55°F isotherm as it moves north.

No approved reader sightings are stored for Iowa in this snapshot. Help add a report on the migration map.

• Migration map and sighting reports

Gardens to visit

• Reiman Gardens — Ames
• Iowa Arboretum & Gardens — Madrid
• Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — Des Moines
• Bickelhaupt Arboretum — Clinton

Plants for this region

• Midwest plant guide

All chapters

• Iowa Audubon — Des Moines
• Des Moines Audubon — Des Moines
• Cedar Rapids Audubon Society — Cedar Rapids
• Iowa City Bird Club — Iowa City
• Big Bluestem Audubon Society — Ames
• Loess Hills Audubon Society — Sioux City

Help track hummingbirds

Seen a hummingbird in Iowa? Share its location, species and date. Reports are reviewed before they appear on the map.

• Report a hummingbird sighting
• All chapters in Iowa

Independent directory

NectarBloom's chapter directory is an independent resource. Chapters are listed for information only. NectarBloom is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Audubon Society or any chapter.