2.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 66 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (85%).
r/birds Traffic & Engagement r/birds 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/birds Most Active Times When r/birds Is Most Active
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Most Active by Day
r/birds Flair Performance r/birds Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| my original photo/video | 879 (44.6%) | 106 |
| bird identification | 242 (12.3%) | 46 |
| seeking advice/help | 177 (9.0%) | 32 |
| question | 167 (8.5%) | 32 |
| photo/video/art with citation (not mine) | 125 (6.3%) | 225 |
| birdwatching | 121 (6.1%) | 56 |
| my original art | 86 (4.4%) | 123 |
| discussion | 38 (1.9%) | 63 |
| pet birds | 38 (1.9%) | 31 |
| other | 34 (1.7%) | 102 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/birds Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/birds
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bird | 386 (19.6%) | 74 | 9 |
| birds | 144 (7.3%) | 46 | 5 |
| content | 141 (7.2%) | 103 | 5 |
| own | 121 (6.1%) | 132 | 5 |
| little | 67 (3.4%) | 178 | 8 |
| original | 63 (3.2%) | 98 | 6 |
| help | 61 (3.1%) | 23 | 7 |
| hawk | 54 (2.7%) | 104 | 6 |
| found | 53 (2.7%) | 90 | 7 |
| saw | 52 (2.6%) | 55 | 5 |
r/birds Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/birds
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 72 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 14 | 1 |
| noiseyduchas.substack.com | 3 | 2 |
| theguardian.com | 3 | 22 |
r/birds Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/birds
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
One in a million seen in our backyard
I filmed this little goose realizing he got left behind
I think there is no bird more beautiful than the blue jay. But please prove me wrong :)
Caique choreography is truly its own art form
Showed up yesterday
American dipper caught a tiny stream fish.
One of my budgies likes to ride around on the back of a quail.
Why are these birds bathing in dust?
Hummingbirds in my backyard
I made a Black-Capped Chickadee out of wool. Hope you like him
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One in a million seen in our backyard | 19.7K | 354 | image | Sep 1 |
| I filmed this little goose realizing he got left behind | 5.4K | 70 | image | Sep 4 |
| I think there is no bird more beautiful than the blue jay. But please prove me wrong :) | 4.7K | 829 | image | Sep 14 |
| Caique choreography is truly its own art form | 3.6K | 81 | image | Sep 10 |
| Showed up yesterday | 3.0K | 37 | image | Sep 7 |
| American dipper caught a tiny stream fish. | 2.9K | 41 | image | Sep 24 |
| One of my budgies likes to ride around on the back of a quail. | 2.7K | 50 | image | Sep 5 |
| Why are these birds bathing in dust? | 2.5K | 100 | image | Sep 6 |
| Hummingbirds in my backyard | 2.5K | 82 | image | Sep 12 |
| I made a Black-Capped Chickadee out of wool. Hope you like him | 2.3K | 74 | image | Sep 3 |
r/birds Audience Overlap r/birds Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/birds FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/birds
What's the best time to post on r/birds?
Based on posting volume, r/birds is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/birds?
r/birds averages 66 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/birds get?
Posts on r/birds average about 88 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/birds get most?
On r/birds, most posts are image posts (85%)