Audubon Chapters and Hummingbirds in South Dakota

Hummingbirds in South Dakota

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

• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
• Broad-Tailed 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 South Dakota in this snapshot. Help add a report on the migration map.

• Migration map and sighting reports

Gardens to visit

• McCrory Gardens and South Dakota State Arboretum — Brookings
• Great Plains Zoo (Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium) — Sioux Falls
• Crazy Horse Memorial® — Crazy Horse
• Terrace Park & Japanese Gardens — Sioux Falls

Plants for this region

• Regional plant guides (no exact region guide stored for this state)

All chapters

• Audubon Dakota — South Dakota — Sioux Falls
• Black Hills Audubon Society — Rapid City
• South Dakota Ornithologists' Union — Statewide

Help track hummingbirds

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

• Report a hummingbird sighting
• All chapters in South Dakota

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.