Top Birding Resources
eBird
ebird.org
The world's largest biodiversity database. Track your bird sightings, explore hotspots, and contribute to citizen science.
All About Birds
allaboutbirds.org
Cornell Lab's comprehensive bird guide with ID tips, sounds, life history, and range maps for North American birds.
Merlin Bird ID
merlin.allaboutbirds.org
Free bird ID app from Cornell Lab. Identify birds by photo or sound with AI-powered recognition technology.
Fat Birder
fatbirder.com
Comprehensive worldwide birding resource with links to birding sites, trip reports, and information for every country.
Xeno-Canto
xeno-canto.org
Sharing bird sounds from around the world. Massive database of bird recordings contributed by birders globally.
BirdWatching Daily
birdwatchingdaily.com
News, tips, and stories for bird enthusiasts. Features gear reviews, hotspot guides, and birding photography.
RSPB
rspb.org.uk
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. UK's largest nature conservation charity with reserves and bird guides.
BTO
bto.org
British Trust for Ornithology. Leading bird research through citizen science surveys and ringing schemes.
Reddit Birding
reddit.com/r/birding
Active community of bird enthusiasts sharing photos, ID help, and discussions about all things birding.
BestBird Twitcher Gallery
At BestBird we love the birding community! Whether you watch out your window or sit all day in insect infested swamps for the best glimpse of the day we celebrate you and your birds! Send pictures to show on the site! email to us (see the contact us link at the bottom of the page)
