With October Big Day just 11 days away, plan to join the world's biggest birding team on Saturday October 10th! Birders from almost 200 nations around the world will identify and count the birds they see and share their experiences online on eBird to document "where the birds are" during a peak day of migration. Wherever you are on October 10th, plan to enjoy a period of birding for any length of time that suits you, and share your results on eBird. Last year birders found 7,962 species of birds collectively with a spirit of community while enjoying time in the natural world in the process.
Consider it a fine opportunity to visit your favorite birding hotspot, or a number of locations – on your own or with others. Join an October Big Day event, or organize a family group or a group of friends to share your Big Day adventure. Participate from anywhere, even from your own yard. Before and after you participate, you can follow the reports that will stream in to eBird throughout the day in real-time – from birders around the world at October Big Day (until October 9th the results from 2025 are posted on this site, but the 2026 results will begin to post after midnight at the International Date Line on October 10th). You can learn more details about October Big Day and how to participate and enjoy the experience to the fullest at October Big Day—10 Oct 2026 - eBird