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 758K 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 95K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bird, Struggling, and Tired. Product recommendations often mention camera, binoculars, and bird bath.

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Established 2008
758K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +95K members
Growth: +14.4% / 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: 76K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 200 members

Topics

  • Bird
    93 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bird
    93
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    22
  • 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
    57 posts in the past month
    1. I captured this Burrowing Owl resting on a low perch at Pelican Baseball Complex
    2. I captured this Burrowing Owl resting on a low perch at Pelican Baseball Complex
    3. Fiery-throated Hummingbird (own content)
    #1
    📷 Photo
    I captured this Burrowing Owl resting on a low perch at Pelican Baseball Complex · I captured this Burrowing Owl resting on a low perch at Pelican Baseball Complex · Fiery-throated Hummingbird (own content)
    57
  • 📹 Video
    13 posts in the past month
    1. The most magical sighting in Banff, Alberta - an American dipper!
    2. An adorable Carolina wren breaking down a peanut to consumable size
    3. Hawk catches rabbit
    #2
    📹 Video
    The most magical sighting in Banff, Alberta - an American dipper! · An adorable Carolina wren breaking down a peanut to consumable size · Hawk catches rabbit
    13
  • Bird ID Request
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Didn't recognize this friend and this was the only picture I could get before it flew away. Merlin wasn't helpful, probably about 8 inches long black/grey with colorful kind of iridescent tail. Southeast Wisconsin along lake Michigan. I also included a gif of it's silly little run.
    2. What bird in Bern, Switzerland
    3. Canadian Goose or Silly Goose?
    #3
    Bird ID Request
    Didn't recognize this friend and this was the only picture I could get before it flew away. Merlin wasn't helpful, probably about 8 inches long black/grey with colorful kind of iridescent tail. Southeast Wisconsin along lake Michigan. I also included a gif of it's silly little run. · What bird in Bern, Switzerland · Canadian Goose or Silly Goose?
    10
  • Discussion
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I saw another bird
    2. Do non-native Monk parakeet populations in the Eastern US take the same niche the extinct Carolina parakeet once had?
    3. Binocular Buy
    #4
    Discussion
    I saw another bird · Do non-native Monk parakeet populations in the Eastern US take the same niche the extinct Carolina parakeet once had? · Binocular Buy
    6
  • Advice
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Hooded Crow Spots (UK)
    2. Vortex Razor vs. Maven B.1
    3. Using heat with birdbath—purpose?
    #5
    Advice
    Hooded Crow Spots (UK) · Vortex Razor vs. Maven B.1 · Using heat with birdbath—purpose?
    5

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 758K 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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