r/birding

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About r/birding

Birding. bird watching. twitching. listing. Whatever you want to call it, if you are looking at or listening to birds, this is where you should be.

The community at a glance

r/birding is a Subreddit for Pet Owners with roughly 748K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Animals topic page.

Roughly 93K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bird, Struggling, and Tired. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera, binoculars, and bird bath.

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Established 2008
748K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +93K members
Growth: +14.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 19K members
  • 2020: 64K members
  • 2023: 374K members
  • 2024: 101K members
  • 2025: 106K members
  • 2026: 66K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 7K members
  • Mar: 9K members
  • Apr: 11K members
  • May: 12K members
  • Jun: 10K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Need fellow birders help/feedback: Free birdwatching game motivated by my family's dementia history
    2. Resources for getting better at raptor ID?
    3. Bird built a nest right next to door. Do i move it before it gives it eggs?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Need fellow birders help/feedback: Free birdwatching game motivated by my family's dementia history · Resources for getting better at raptor ID? · Bird built a nest right next to door. Do i move it before it gives it eggs?
    8
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone found a really good camera for making bird feeder videos?
    2. Want a safe bubbler bath or fountain for hummingbirds
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Has anyone found a really good camera for making bird feeder videos? · Want a safe bubbler bath or fountain for hummingbirds
    2

Topics

  • Bird
    35 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bird
    35
  • Struggling
    15 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    15
  • Tired
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    12
  • Annoying
    11 posts in the past month
    #4
    Annoying
    11
  • Never
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Never
    10

Flair

  • 📷 Photo
    129 posts in the past month
    1. I think I may have used up all my birding luck for the year.
    2. This is a mini Dino..
    3. Gray Catbirds love Zinnias too
    #1
    📷 Photo
    I think I may have used up all my birding luck for the year. · This is a mini Dino.. · Gray Catbirds love Zinnias too
    129
  • Bird ID Request
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Bird identification?
    2. spotted in toronto, on. unsure what it is!
    3. What bird is this? California - San Jose
    #2
    Bird ID Request
    Bird identification? · spotted in toronto, on. unsure what it is! · What bird is this? California - San Jose
    27
  • 📹 Video
    17 posts in the past month
    1. This guy stopped by for a bath
    2. The view from my window. Perth, Australia
    3. white wagtail in my backyard :) very waggy tail !
    #3
    📹 Video
    This guy stopped by for a bath · The view from my window. Perth, Australia · white wagtail in my backyard :) very waggy tail !
    17
  • Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Um…
    2. Content creator (mr_jackelly on IG) lays down to a wild fledling to film content. Am I overreacting if I think this is harmful? Video got many views already, seems like a bad thing to spread.
    3. What's your favorite "niche" bird?
    #4
    Discussion
    Um… · Content creator (mr_jackelly on IG) lays down to a wild fledling to film content. Am I overreacting if I think this is harmful? Video got many views already, seems like a bad thing to spread. · What's your favorite "niche" bird?
    10
  • Advice
    9 posts in the past month
    1. What do these cat birds want??
    2. Resources for getting better at raptor ID?
    3. Arizona birding weekend help
    #5
    Advice
    What do these cat birds want?? · Resources for getting better at raptor ID? · Arizona birding weekend help
    9

Product recommendations

  • camera
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best Beginner Camera for $700–800 Budget?
    2. The best camera to use for a beginner?
    3. Hello my friends! I have finally saved up enough money to buy myself a birding camera!!! Wooo!! Now, what would you guys recommend someone who’s just getting started with birding photography? (With a budget of $300-$500 USD)? Thank you so much :)
    #1
    camera
    Best Beginner Camera for $700–800 Budget? · The best camera to use for a beginner? · Hello my friends! I have finally saved up enough money to buy myself a birding camera!!! Wooo!! Now, what would you guys recommend someone who’s just getting started with birding photography? (With a budget of $300-$500 USD)? Thank you so much :)
    9
  • binoculars
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best binoculars for beginner birder?
    2. Please recommend a reasonably priced pair of binoculars with a close focusing distance?
    3. Recommend some good 8x42s (~$300)?
    #2
    binoculars
    Best binoculars for beginner birder? · Please recommend a reasonably priced pair of binoculars with a close focusing distance? · Recommend some good 8x42s (~$300)?
    4
  • bird bath
    2 posts in the past month
    1. best bird baths? <$70 if possible
    2. Recommend a bird bath please
    #3
    bird bath
    best bird baths? <$70 if possible · Recommend a bird bath please
    2
  • birdhouse
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Question: Can you all recommend a Martin birdhouse that could withstand a hurricane?
    2. Question: Can you all recommend a Martin birdhouse that could withstand a hurricane?
    #4
    birdhouse
    Question: Can you all recommend a Martin birdhouse that could withstand a hurricane? · Question: Can you all recommend a Martin birdhouse that could withstand a hurricane?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/birding for?
Best for Pet Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/birding free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/birding have?
Roughly 748K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/birding on?
r/birding runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/birding cover?
On the Hive Index, r/birding is organized under Pet Owners.
How do I join r/birding?
You can join r/birding by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animals communities like?
Communities for pet owners and animal enthusiasts covering everything from exotic invertebrates to domestic pets. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated platforms serve niches for bird lovers, tarantula keepers, marine mammal rescuers, and dog and cat owners alike.
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