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Bird sightings map

Real-time bird sightings near you, powered by eBird. Currently showing 100 species across 51 locations nearby. Zoom, filter, and tap any pin for species details, photos, and audio.

Birds in View
Jul 30 - Aug 29

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

1

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Rare1

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

Rare1

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

1

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

1

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

1

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

1

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

Rare1

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

1

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

1

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

Rare1

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

1

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

1

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

1

Barred Owl

Strix varia

1

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

1

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

1

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

1

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

1

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

Rare1

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

1

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

Rare1

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

Rare1

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

1

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

1

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

1

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

1

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

1

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

1

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

1

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

1

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

1

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

1

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

1

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

1

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

1

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

1

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

1

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

Rare1

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

1

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

1

Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

1

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

1

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

1

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

1

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

1

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

1

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

1

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

1

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

1

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

1

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Rare1

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Rare1

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

1

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Rare1

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

1

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

1

Great Egret

Ardea alba

1

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

1

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

1

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

1

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

1

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

1

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

1

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

Rare1

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

1

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

Rare1

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

1

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

Rare1

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

1

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

1

Merlin

Falco columbarius

1

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

1

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

1

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

1

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

1

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

1

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

1

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

1

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

1

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

1

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

Rare1

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

1

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

1

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Rare1

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

1

Purple Martin

Progne subis

1

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

1

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

1

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

1

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

1

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

1

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

1

Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

1

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

1

Ring-necked Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

1

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

1

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

1

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

1

Sabine's Gull

Xema sabini

Rare1

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

1

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

1

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

1

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

1

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Rare1

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

Rare1

Swan x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser cygnoides x Branta canadensis

1

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

1

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

1

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

1

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

1

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

1

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

1

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

Rare1

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

1

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

Rare1

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

Rare1

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

1

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

1

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

Rare1

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

1

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Rare1

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

Rare1

123 species

Bird Details

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What this bird map shows

Every pin on the map is a real bird, seen by a real person, at that spot. Recent observations, rare and notable reports, and active birding hotspots are layered onto a single view, so you can open the map in an unfamiliar town and know within seconds what has been found there this week. Tap a pin for the species, the count, the observer's location, photos, and recordings of its song.

The map covers the whole world, not just North America. Drag it to Costa Rica, the Danube Delta, or Kruger and the sightings reload around wherever you are looking — the same data birders in those places are submitting themselves.

Where the data comes from

All sightings come from eBird, the citizen science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the largest biodiversity dataset in the world, with more than a billion bird observations contributed by birders. When somebody finishes a walk and submits their checklist, those records become available almost immediately, which is why the map reflects this morning rather than last season.

Rarity is judged by eBird too. Each region has a filter, maintained by volunteer reviewers who know the local avifauna, listing which species are expected there and when. Reports that fall outside that filter are flagged as notable, and Birdr marks them distinctly on the map — so a Snowy Owl reads as ordinary in northern Canada and as a genuine rarity in Georgia.

How recent are the sightings?

The map loads roughly the last two weeks to a month of nearby observations, newest first, with rare reports pulled from a shorter window so they stay actionable. The lag isn't in the data pipeline, it's human: some birders submit from the trail within minutes, others upload the whole day's checklists in the evening. Treat anything from the last day or two as live, and anything older as a decent guide to what is around rather than a promise the bird is still there.

Using the map to find birds near you

Allow location access and the map centres on you. From there, three habits get the most out of it. First, read locations as well as species — several unrelated birds coming from one spot usually means that spot is being covered well and is worth your morning. Second, turn on the hotspots layer when you're somewhere new; hotspots are public sites with years of accumulated checklists behind them, which is a far better bet than a promising-looking patch of green on a road map. Third, check the date on a pin before you drive. A warbler reported nine days ago has almost certainly moved on.

The one thing a map can't do is tell you when something new arrives, and rarities frequently stay only a day or two. That is what are for: draw an alert zone around the area you would realistically drive to, and Birdr checks fresh eBird data every 15 minutes and pushes you a notification when a rare bird, a species on your watchlist, or a gap in your life list is reported inside it. The map is for looking; alert zones are for being told.

rare bird alerts

Get told when something turns up

Draw an alert zone around the area you'd actually drive to. Birdr checks fresh eBird data every 15 minutes and pushes you a notification when a rare bird, a watchlist species, or a life-list gap is reported inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the bird sighting data come from?

All sighting data is sourced from eBird, the world's largest citizen science database for birds, managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. eBird contains over 1 billion bird observations submitted by birders worldwide.

How recent are the sightings on the map?

The map shows observations from the last few days through the last month, newest first, and refreshes as birders submit new checklists to eBird. A sighting can appear within minutes of being reported, though many birders upload their checklists in the evening rather than from the field.

How do I find bird sightings near me?

Open the map and allow location access, and it centres on you and loads the species reported nearby. You can also search for any place name or drag the map somewhere else — the sightings reload around wherever you are looking, so it works for planning a trip as well as for birding at home.

Can I find birding hotspots near me?

Yes. The map displays eBird hotspots — public birding locations with high species diversity. Toggle the hotspots layer to see parks, refuges, and trails where birders regularly find the most species.

What are notable sightings?

Notable sightings are birds that are rare or unusual for a given area and time of year, as judged by eBird's regional filters and their volunteer reviewers. These are flagged separately on the map so you can spot rarities worth chasing near you.

Can the map notify me when a rare bird turns up?

The map itself is something you check; alert zones are what push to you. Draw a zone around the area you would realistically drive to, and Birdr checks fresh eBird data every 15 minutes and notifies you when a rare bird, a watchlist species, or a life-list gap is reported inside it.

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