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 738K 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 92K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bird, Struggling, and Tired. Product recommendations often mention camera, bird feeder, and binoculars.

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Established 2008
738K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +92K 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: 56K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • 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: 9K members

Topics

  • Bird
    83 posts in the past month
    1. As a birder, I feel targeted...
    #1
    Bird
    As a birder, I feel targeted...
    83
  • 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
    158 posts in the past month
    1. Common Loons raising Canadian Geese
    2. Peru was a dream. 162 new species seen or heard in 10 days
    3. Look at em
    #1
    📷 Photo
    Common Loons raising Canadian Geese · Peru was a dream. 162 new species seen or heard in 10 days · Look at em
    158
  • 📹 Video
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Just stepped out of the house and almost stepped on a Pileated Woodpecker
    2. When I open my compost, this guy always loads up
    3. Baby bobbers
    #2
    📹 Video
    Just stepped out of the house and almost stepped on a Pileated Woodpecker · When I open my compost, this guy always loads up · Baby bobbers
    21
  • Bird ID Request
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What is this? They were pretty - southern Michigan
    2. Check out this guy, Avon, CO, USA
    3. What type of fishing bird is this? Spotted at NJ creek
    #3
    Bird ID Request
    What is this? They were pretty - southern Michigan · Check out this guy, Avon, CO, USA · What type of fishing bird is this? Spotted at NJ creek
    7
  • Discussion
    5 posts in the past month
    1. All these calls came from a northern mockingbird I watched last night
    2. Subway take: Turkey Vultures deserve their own name, not a name that refers to another bird
    3. Do Barn Swallows have the capacity to understand I’m chill?
    #4
    Discussion
    All these calls came from a northern mockingbird I watched last night · Subway take: Turkey Vultures deserve their own name, not a name that refers to another bird · Do Barn Swallows have the capacity to understand I’m chill?
    5
  • Meme
    5 posts in the past month
    1. As a birder, I feel targeted...
    2. why does stephen king hate blackbirds
    3. Where You'll See A Rare Bird
    #5
    Meme
    As a birder, I feel targeted... · why does stephen king hate blackbirds · Where You'll See A Rare Bird
    5

Product recommendations

  • camera
    11 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 :)
    11
  • bird feeder
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best Feeder/Food for Orioles, Yellow Finches, and Blue Jays
    2. New to birding and wanted to see if anyone could recommend a good hummingbird feeder (maybe one that would attract Orioles too). I'm located in Tampa, Florida
    3. [MD] My friend has an amazing yard near woods, marshes, fields, and water. I want her to get a bird feeder but she is scared of rats/mice. What do you recommend?
    #2
    bird feeder
    Best Feeder/Food for Orioles, Yellow Finches, and Blue Jays · New to birding and wanted to see if anyone could recommend a good hummingbird feeder (maybe one that would attract Orioles too). I'm located in Tampa, Florida · [MD] My friend has an amazing yard near woods, marshes, fields, and water. I want her to get a bird feeder but she is scared of rats/mice. What do you recommend?
    5
  • 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. Binocular recs under $50
    #3
    binoculars
    Best binoculars for beginner birder? · Please recommend a reasonably priced pair of binoculars with a close focusing distance? · Binocular recs under $50
    4
  • bird bath
    2 posts in the past month
    1. best bird baths? <$70 if possible
    2. Recommend a bird bath please
    #4
    bird bath
    best bird baths? <$70 if possible · Recommend a bird bath please
    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 738K 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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