2.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 78 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (90%).
r/birding Traffic & Engagement r/birding Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/birding Most Active Times When r/birding Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/birding Flair Performance r/birding Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 📷 Photo | 1.4K (59.3%) | 158 |
| 📹 Video | 314 (13.3%) | 254 |
| Bird ID Request | 306 (13.0%) | 47 |
| Discussion | 127 (5.4%) | 61 |
| Advice | 92 (3.9%) | 25 |
| Art | 76 (3.2%) | 798 |
| Meme | 15 (0.6%) | 279 |
| Article | 13 (0.6%) | 15 |
| Bird ID Request: Identified | 8 (0.3%) | 257 |
| Social Media | 4 (0.2%) | 198 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/birding Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/birding
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bird | 219 (9.3%) | 124 | 14 |
| heron | 121 (5.1%) | 199 | 5 |
| blue | 92 (3.9%) | 95 | 3 |
| birds | 90 (3.8%) | 159 | 11 |
| great | 85 (3.6%) | 181 | 5 |
| red | 81 (3.4%) | 103 | 3 |
| hawk | 80 (3.4%) | 41 | 3 |
| help | 64 (2.7%) | 16 | 5 |
| content | 60 (2.5%) | 116 | 2 |
| own | 59 (2.5%) | 127 | 2 |
r/birding Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/birding
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 2 |
| imgur.com | 6 | 5 |
r/birding Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/birding
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I made a Tufted Titmouse out of wool. Hope he brightens your day.
I made a Steller’s Jay out of wool. Hope you enjoy looking at him!
My campus birdwatching club. WRTI Naivasha, Kenya
A Big Bald One in NY
I think Merlin is setting the bar a bit high with my bird of the day
I made a Black-Capped Chickadee out of wool. Hope you like him
House finch disguised as bald eagle? Middle Ga.
had a visitor on our patio today
Winners of bird photographer of the year 2026
I was filming a Golden Eagle being bullied by a Hooded Crow when suddenly the eagle pooped at the crow
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I made a Tufted Titmouse out of wool. Hope he brightens your day. | 20.0K | 338 | image | Sep 10 |
| I made a Steller’s Jay out of wool. Hope you enjoy looking at him! | 11.5K | 182 | image | Sep 28 |
| My campus birdwatching club. WRTI Naivasha, Kenya | 9.8K | 157 | image | Sep 27 |
| A Big Bald One in NY | 6.9K | 116 | image | Sep 9 |
| I think Merlin is setting the bar a bit high with my bird of the day | 6.8K | 209 | image | Sep 15 |
| I made a Black-Capped Chickadee out of wool. Hope you like him | 6.2K | 125 | image | Sep 3 |
| House finch disguised as bald eagle? Middle Ga. | 5.7K | 98 | image | Sep 18 |
| had a visitor on our patio today | 5.3K | 76 | image | Sep 3 |
| Winners of bird photographer of the year 2026 | 4.7K | 83 | image | Sep 22 |
| I was filming a Golden Eagle being bullied by a Hooded Crow when suddenly the eagle pooped at the crow | 4.5K | 129 | image | Sep 14 |
r/birding Audience Overlap r/birding Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/birding FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/birding
What's the best time to post on r/birding?
Based on posting volume, r/birding is most active on Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/birding?
r/birding averages 78 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/birding get?
Posts on r/birding average about 170 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/birding get most?
On r/birding, most posts are image posts (90%)