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 764K 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, Tired, and Never. Product recommendations often mention camera, binoculars, and bird bath.

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Established 2008
764K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +93K members
Growth: +13.8% / 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: 82K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Nov: 2K members

Topics

  • Bird
    34 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bird
    34
  • Tired
    8 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    8
  • Never
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Never
    8
  • Looking For A
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A
    7
  • Looking For A Bird
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A Bird
    6

Flair

  • 📷 Photo
    73 posts in the past month
    1. Three sleeping barn owls (Northern Calif.)
    2. Birding while whale watching… move aside whales, I’m here for the gulls
    3. Birds I’ve seen recently
    #1
    📷 Photo
    Three sleeping barn owls (Northern Calif.) · Birding while whale watching… move aside whales, I’m here for the gulls · Birds I’ve seen recently
    73
  • 📹 Video
    12 posts in the past month
    1. if you can hear me, don’t mind me. Was crying lol after 3 years i finally seen a pileated!!!❤️ i almost gave up looking for one! 😭
    2. Hermit Thrush takes a Bath [OC]
    3. Tufted Titmouse enjoying the deck food. My own video.
    #2
    📹 Video
    if you can hear me, don’t mind me. Was crying lol after 3 years i finally seen a pileated!!!❤️ i almost gave up looking for one! 😭 · Hermit Thrush takes a Bath [OC] · Tufted Titmouse enjoying the deck food. My own video.
    12
  • Discussion
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Canadian Geese Perching Randomly?
    2. Day 1 birding!
    3. Visiting Vancouver in mid-Nov from Sask. Where should I go to see birds?
    #3
    Discussion
    Canadian Geese Perching Randomly? · Day 1 birding! · Visiting Vancouver in mid-Nov from Sask. Where should I go to see birds?
    6
  • Bird ID Request
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Bird ID Request: Hummingbirds in Santa Barbara
    2. Is this bird a crow or raven? In upstate NY
    3. Loud call near where my dad was working /Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan
    #4
    Bird ID Request
    Bird ID Request: Hummingbirds in Santa Barbara · Is this bird a crow or raven? In upstate NY · Loud call near where my dad was working /Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan
    4
  • Art
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Freedom by me🌳☁️
    2. Wood pigeon, oil on gessoed panel
    #5
    Art
    Freedom by me🌳☁️ · Wood pigeon, oil on gessoed panel
    2

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 764K 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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