Build your Backyard Bird List by logging sightings from your feeder.
See what birders across North America are spotting — and add your own.
This sighting has been added to their Backyard Bird List.
Featured Sighting of the Week
Each week we highlight a standout moment shared by the Chirp & Maple community.
Sometimes it’s a familiar visitor captured beautifully.
Sometimes it’s a rare guest stopping by the feeder.
Either way, it’s a reminder that incredible wildlife moments can happen right outside your door.
Recent Backyard Sightings
See what birders are spotting right now — from familiar feeder visitors to unexpected seasonal guests.
Every sighting contributes to a growing picture of the living backyard — and your Backyard Bird List..
Build Your Backyard Bird List
Every time you log a sighting, you add a species to your personal Backyard Bird List.
From everyday visitors to rare seasonal guests, watch your list grow as you discover what your feeder attracts.
Add to Your Backyard Bird List
Seen something special at your feeder?
Upload a photo and log your sighting to grow your Backyard Bird List.
Featured submissions may appear on our website, packaging, or social channels.
Takes less than 15 seconds
From City Balconies to Quiet Rural Gardens
Backyard birding happens everywhere — from urban balconies to quiet country gardens.
Every shared sighting helps celebrate the birds visiting our everyday spaces and the people creating places for them to thrive
FAQs
What is a Backyard Bird List?
A Backyard Bird List is a record of the different bird species you’ve seen at your feeder. Each sighting you log adds to your list over time.
Do I need a fancy camera to submit?
No. A phone photo is perfect.
Backyard Sightings is about real backyard moments—not professional wildlife photography.
If you caught a bird visiting your feeder or yard, we’d love to see it.
Do I need to be a customer to participate?
No — Backyard Sightings is open to anyone who enjoys backyard birding.
Do I need to know the bird species?
Not at all.
If you know the bird, feel free to include it. If not, that’s completely fine — we’re happy to help identify it.
Can I submit more than one bird?
Absolutely.
If you see different birds visiting your yard, feel free to submit multiple photos over time.
How long does it take?
Submitting a sighting takes less than 15 seconds.