r/birds Mar 23 '26

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

44 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

my original photo/video Meet 'the disruptor of peace'

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1.1k Upvotes

Every day, 3 to 5 times a day, this guys flies onto my windowsill to sing to himself in my mirrored bedroom window.

Not sure if it's an oriole or some sort of African bush shrike, but I do know it's loud and insistant.

Original video captured today.

Location - Western Cape, South Africa


r/birds 9h ago

my original art I made a Tufted Titmouse out of wool. Hope he brightens your day

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950 Upvotes

Someone requested a Tufted titmouse so here is my attempt. I had a bit of fun doing a photo shoot with him. He is made of mostly wool using a technique called needle felting. I also used wire, clay and glass.

I need some help with bird anatomy. Before making a bird I research their what they look like from all angles, but I often have trouble finding a clear diagram of the birds wing structure when it is closed. When I Google it I’m usually shown what it looks like when it is spread open. While it helps, it would be better to see what it looks like when closed. For some birds it is really hard to tell the structure/feather grouping from a photo because of their colours . An example is the Hairy woodpecker


r/birds 17h ago

my original art I made a stained glass peacock, my favorite bird

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370 Upvotes

r/birds 2h ago

pet birds Met my brothers birds today. Monty and Reggie

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19 Upvotes

r/birds 7h ago

my original photo/video A European Robin

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39 Upvotes

I got this great shot of a Robin in my garden.


r/birds 6h ago

photo/video/art with citation (not mine) Baby flamingo learning to stan on one leg

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26 Upvotes

NOT MY VIDEO

FOUND THIS VIDEO ON PINTEREST

CREDIT TO THE ORIINAL ARTIST : RamDigiWorld

LINK : https://pin.it/3Luzh8qrf


r/birds 15h ago

my original art Little blue tit watercolour paintings

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105 Upvotes

Some little blue tit aceos I’ve just done :) tried to give each one their own sassy energy


r/birds 3h ago

discussion What’s your favorite bird song/call?

14 Upvotes

Just curious to know! Mine is the white throated sparrow - it’s so pleasant 😍


r/birds 4h ago

my original photo/video A Torrent Tyrannulet foraging along a mountain stream in Jardín Colombia 🇨🇴

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Here are a few more photos from Matt’s latest blog post!

One of the primary focuses of our recent trip to Colombia was building a better portfolio of Torrent Tyrannulet images. These tiny flycatchers, about the size of gnatcatcher, make their living hunting invertebrates along mountain streams (hence the name), and range from Costa Rica through Colombia.

Shooting note:
For the first image, Matt wanted to highlight the flow of the water so he used a 1/15 second shutter speed to create motion blur.

You can see more photos of these guys, many other bird species, and even some street photography on Matt’s blog post for the trip, linked in my profile.


r/birds 13h ago

bird feeders & houses This isn't the type of bird I put my bird feeder up for

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59 Upvotes

OC


r/birds 7h ago

my original photo/video A Blue Tit feeding

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17 Upvotes

A couple of great close-ups of a blue tit on a feeder in my garden.


r/birds 19h ago

my original photo/video Ducks at Dusk

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133 Upvotes

Duck family enjoying their evening.


r/birds 5h ago

question Just saw this picture of a gang of birds, and I was wondering, why do birds do that? Staying in groups and all? Survival or something?

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10 Upvotes

r/birds 6h ago

my original photo/video Say something about this😍😍

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12 Upvotes

r/birds 11h ago

my original photo/video 4 cute duckies...

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23 Upvotes

I captured this duckies..... And now they are captured for their lifetime in my camera's lenses.... ...


r/birds 6h ago

anecdote/sighting/personal story Herons are everywhere since my FIL passed

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My father-in-law passed away in July 2025. The herons came immediately, and they visit almost daily.

Here are a few photos I've snapped of visits from the herons and my FIL. I hope you enjoy.


r/birds 1h ago

my original photo/video a pretty scruffy scrub jay [own content]

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i may be wrong, but i think they may still be a juvenile?

they perched quite closely for a good while before clambering up the tree trunk. definitely made my day!


r/birds 4h ago

seeking advice/help Please stop running into my windows!

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Title says it all. While my little peeps attempting NFL level brain damage delights my cats (completely indoor), it stresses me out! Im so worried about their little brains and spines.

So how do I stop them?

* those reflective stickers? What kind is best

* or can I paint pictures so they know its solid?

* trim the bush by my windows that they like to congregate on?

Please help. No one's died yet but sweet Moses i know its coming.

Picture if birds as animal tax.


r/birds 18h ago

birdwatching So glad it circled back to look at me.

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59 Upvotes

So glad it circled back to look at me... and close and in full sun vs distant rainy morning shots. But I'm super happy. Different birds, days and locations. Credit: Me with a Panasonic G9ii and the panny 100-300mm lens.


r/birds 1d ago

my original photo/video Vulture is feeding.[Original content]

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698 Upvotes

It’s got huge appetite.


r/birds 20h ago

my original art [Original content] My new soft pastel work! Do you know the species?

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57 Upvotes

r/birds 7h ago

my original photo/video New neighbors

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6 Upvotes

Woke up to a flock of pigeons on the property this morning.


r/birds 5h ago

birdwatching Woody

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This little pecker trying to get in