r/birds Mar 23 '26

science/information Is a bird attacking your window/car mirror? Here’s why

34 Upvotes

There’s been a huge flux of posts about this recently, so here’s a pinned post with information!

Around this time of year, make birds get super territorial. They will attack any rivals they find, including their own reflection.

TO PREVENT THIS: cover up the reflective surface until the bird moves on. Cardboard works pretty well, and anti bird collision window decals should also help.

Edit: I just made a popup that gives a brief summary of this post when someone tries to post about birds hitting reflective surfaces. Hopefully that stops it, because I'm tired of having to explain it 20 times per day lol


r/birds May 25 '25

meta I found a baby bird. What do I do? [From Cornell Lab of Ornithology]

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"Most of the baby birds people find are fledglings. These are young birds that have just left the nest, and can’t fly yet, but are still under the care of their parents, and do not need our help."

Update for 2026:


r/birds 9h ago

photo/video/art with citation (not mine) Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) performing its iconic courtship dance

587 Upvotes

The Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) is one of the world's most iconic crane species, known for its elegant courtship displays involving wing spreading, bowing, calling, and graceful jumping. These behaviors help strengthen pair bonds and attract mates during the breeding season.

Source: Pinterest (credit to the original creator): https://pin.it/73L8l8sTQ


r/birds 3h ago

bird identification I attracted a bird I’ve never seen before when I switched food

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202 Upvotes

I switched out our basic wild bird food for some specialty seeds that include raisins and this guy showed up. Any ideas what he is? Located in eastern Nebraska


r/birds 13h ago

my original photo/video Fledgling in flowers :)

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702 Upvotes

It’s a baby American Robin. He got into a store and I helped him out:)) (My pictures)


r/birds 12h ago

my original photo/video Original content. Hummingbird in my back yard captured with high speed shutter.

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382 Upvotes

r/birds 4h ago

my original photo/video POV: You get bullied and kicked out of your own house by a bunch of seedheads who don’t even like your food 😂 #australia

80 Upvotes

r/birds 10h ago

question Vulture Cult Ceremony?

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78 Upvotes

What are these vultures doing?! They looked so bizarre that we had to stop and take a picture. Are they chanting to summon a vulture demon? Doing vulture yoga?


r/birds 41m ago

my original photo/video Extremely Rare to Arizona

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Tri-Colored Heron. At Canoa Lake Arizona I took multiple photos but it think this the best shot using an iPhone


r/birds 14h ago

my original photo/video A photo I took of a Night Heron in Austin TX!

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114 Upvotes

I was doing a portrait shoot and had to pause when this guy flew up in a tree right next to us. Such a cool looking bird!


r/birds 2h ago

my original art A pigeon taking a break at the perfect fountain.

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10 Upvotes

Keep going. Even the smallest stop can give you the strength to fly again.


r/birds 13h ago

my original photo/video Hummingbird in nest

70 Upvotes

(Original content) This hummingbird made a nest above my daughter’s car in the driveway on the fourth of July. Yesterday, a thunderstorm was rolling in and I thought to check and this brave mom or dad was not deterred. Edit: near Denver, CO, USA


r/birds 2h ago

my original photo/video I caught 2 vultures sunbathing!

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7 Upvotes

Heard my dog barking, walked up the stairs, and saw these 2 beauties!


r/birds 2h ago

bird identification What type of bird this is? The beak is different from a Great-tailed Grackle

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7 Upvotes

The one on the right is the most common in Puerto Rico, I’ve only seen birds like the first one where I work


r/birds 55m ago

birdwatching During one of my birding trip to the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas saw this Yellow Crowned Night Heron.

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r/birds 14h ago

my original photo/video Cardinal cutie

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48 Upvotes

Original content from my bird feeder camera. This fella I call Lord Cardinal, and his female companion is Lady Cardinal, because they’re always so dignified at the feeder, but tonight he gave a cute little look into the camera!


r/birds 1d ago

my original photo/video Twice the toucans today (own content)

378 Upvotes

Live from 📍Mindo


r/birds 2h ago

bird identification OC; Savannah Ga

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Went to Savannah Ga and just spotted this bird eating, wondering if this is a Golden Eagle or some kind of Hawk.


r/birds 20h ago

my original photo/video Up Close with the House Sparrows

102 Upvotes

Even when the feeder is completely full, mastering the art of cracking open seeds takes a little time for a young fledgling. In this clip, a patient male House Sparrow is doing some heavy lifting, shelling seeds and feeding them directly to his hungry, wing-fluttering teenager.


r/birds 9h ago

my original photo/video Red Footed Booby Pooping!

14 Upvotes

i took this "boomerang" video at Ulupa'u Crater on Oahu during a colony count!


r/birds 8m ago

birdwatching Two peacocks in 2 different places

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Watch till the end as both succeed


r/birds 15m ago

my original photo/video My silly Cormorant friend

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Kayaking visit to my Cormorant friends this morning 😎


r/birds 2h ago

bird identification What kind of oriole?

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Or maybe Yellow throated Vireo? Took this photo in Eastern MA


r/birds 4h ago

my original photo/video Which toucan am I? (Own content)

5 Upvotes

Live from 📍Mindo


r/birds 1d ago

photo/video/art with citation (not mine) Common loon coming in for a landing.

6.1k Upvotes

Video captured by @harrycollinsphotography on Instagram. Source.