Challenges for everyone!
Birda offers a whole range of challenges to keep you motivated from monthly species counts to Big Years, photo challenges to Days Wild. Each challenge has its own leaderboard, great for those of us who enjoy a little friendly competition, be it with yourself or other birders around the world. Find a challenge that suits you, whatever your mood.
Birdwatching Challenges
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Mount Edgecombe Challenge 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 50 species in Mount Edgecombe
📍 Mount Edgecombe Country Estate, KZN
Join us at Mount Edgecombe Country Estate for a year-long birding adventure! With over 220 species recorded on the estate, you're in for a treat. From the vibrant Sunbirds to the elusive Owls, each turn on the trail offers a chance to encounter some of Durban's most spectacular birds in one of the most scenic birding environments around.
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September Challenge 2024
01 - 30 Sep, 2024
🐦 Log 30 species
📍 Anywhere
Take on this month's challenge to identify 30 bird species. Whether you're exploring the wild outdoors, local parks, or your own backyard, log your sightings in the app and connect with a community of fellow bird enthusiasts. Let the birding adventure begin!
This month's bird is the Grey Phalarope, also known as the Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius). It is a remarkable bird with reversed gender roles, where females are more colorful and lead courtship. These birds are strong fliers, migrating long distances from their Arctic breeding grounds to the open ocean, where they live pelagically during the non-breeding season. Their plumage changes from striking red in the breeding season to grey and white in winter, reflecting their dual names.
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Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Challenge
06 - 11 Nov, 2024
🐦 Log 20 species
📍Texas, USA
🏆 Complete the challenge, earn your digital finisher’s badge and be in with a chance to win one of two awesome, AI powered, Birdfy Bird Feeders.
Join the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Challenge from 6 - 10th Nov to share, connect and compete with your fellow festival attendees!
The RGVBF challenges you to see and log at least 20 species in and around the festival (sightings within the state of Texas will all count) to be in with a chance to win an amazing Birdfy prize. But if you want to reach the top of this leaderboard you’ll certainly have to keep your eyes peeled and go above and beyond.
Want to spice things up even more? Try and find an Altamira Oriole, a Great Kiskadee and a Green Jay - all of which are present in the RGVBF logo.
What is the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival? The RGVBF is one of the premier birdwatching events in the USA, and has been attracting birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts from all around the globe for over 25 years.
We almost forgot to mention, and this is important. You just need to complete the challenge to be added to the prize draw. It's not about being at the top of the leaderboard - although that does feel nice - it's about birds, fun and sightings; in that order!
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Kruger National Park Challenge 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 75 species
Join the Kruger National Park Challenge 2024, improve your birdwatching, and help with wildlife research in South Africa's famous park. Discover the diverse birds of Kruger National Park. Aim to spot 75 different species by the end of the year!
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Southern Africa Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 100 species
Join the Southern Africa Big Year 2024 and experience the rich avian biodiversity of Southern Africa. Your goal? Identify and log 100 bird species to complete the challenge. But don't stop there! Keep exploring and recording to see how high you can climb on the leaderboard, comparing your achievements with fellow birders across this diverse and bird-rich region.
Countries include Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini & Mozambique (South of the Zambezi river).
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Birda Global Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 100 species
Participate in the Birda Global Big Year 2024, expand your birdwatching skills, and contribute to worldwide conservation research. This exciting challenge allows you to explore and document the diverse range of bird species found anywhere in the world. The goal is to identify and record 100 different bird species from any location across the globe by the end of the year!
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South African Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 75 species
Join the South African Big Year 2024, enhance your birdwatching skills, and contribute to wildlife research across the country's diverse landscapes. Explore the rich variety of bird species found throughout South Africa's parks and natural reserves. Set your goal to identify and record 75 different bird species by the end of the year and see if you can spot the 2024 Bird of the Year - the beautiful Bateluer!
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India Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 75 species
Join the India Big Year Challenge 2024! Refine your birdwatching expertise, and aid in citizen science as you explore the unique splendor of India's bird species. The remarkable array of birds in India reflects its vast biodiversity and diverse ecosystems. Challenge yourself to identify and record 75 different bird species by the end of the year!
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Greater London Challenge 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 30 species
Join the Greater London Challenge 2024, enhance your birding skills, and contribute to urban wildlife research while exploring the enchanting beauty of London's avian residents. The variety of bird species found in London is a testament to the city's vibrant urban biodiversity and green spaces. Set a personal goal to spot and log 30 bird species in the Greater London area (inside the M25) by the end of the year!
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#My200BirdYear Challenge 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 200 species
We’ve teamed up with Bird Watching magazine for their special Big Year challenge as we want to encourage people to see more birds than ever!
There’s a target of 200 species, you don’t need any fancy equipment, though some binoculars may help! You can do it in England, Wales or deep in the Amazon Rainforest. Help and advice will be in every issue of Bird Watching magazine and there’ll be regular Readers’ Days at which you can meet the BW team, get tips from them and reserve wardens, and add new species to your list at some of the UK’s best birding spots.
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Britain Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 75 species
Join the Britain Big Year 2024 Challenge, develop your birdwatching abilities, and support wildlife research across Britain's varied habitats. Explore and discover the wide array of bird species found throughout Britain's countryside, coasts, and urban areas. Challenge yourself to spot and document 75 different bird species by the end of the year!
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Rutland Water Challenge 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
📷 Log 10 species
🏆 Complete the challenge and earn your digital finisher’s badge
Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or first-time explorer, the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trusts challenge you to spot and connect with at least 10 bird species around Rutland Water this year.
Home to the iconic Rutland Ospreys and containing one of the largest wildfowl sanctuaries in all of the UK, Rutland Water Nature Reserve is a birder’s dream and the perfect venue to help you grow your life lists.
So head out and explore! Wildfowl swim in the bay in spring, and when the water levels fall in late summer, the area is taken over by wading birds feeding on the exposed mud. Keep your eyes peeled for the flash of a kingfisher and the majestic ospreys diving for fish.
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Australia Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 75 species
Join the Australia Big Year Challenge 2024! Enhance your birdwatching skills, and support citizen science by experiencing the breathtaking beauty of Australia's avian wonders. Australia's extraordinary variety of birds showcases its rich biodiversity and varied habitats. Set your goal to identify 75 bird species by the year's end!
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European Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 75 species
Participate in the European Big Year 2024, improve your birdwatching skills, and contribute to bird research across Europe. Discover the rich diversity of bird species found throughout the European continent. Aim to spot and document 75 different bird species in any European country by the end of the year!
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ABA Area Big Year 2024
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2024
🐦 Log 100 species
Join the ABA Area Big Year 2024, enhance your birdwatching skills, and contribute to avian research within the American Birding Association (ABA) area. Embrace the opportunity to explore and document the diverse bird species found across North America, including the United States and Canada. Set your sights on identifying and recording 100 different bird species in the ABA area by the end of the year!
What’s the ABA Area? The ABA Area, sometimes referred to as the ABA Checklist Area, is essentially North America north of Mexico plus the Hawaiian Islands. Specifically, the area encompassed is the 49 continental United States, the Hawaiian Islands, Canada, the French islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon, and adjacent waters to a distance of 200 miles from land or half the distance to a neighbouring country, whichever is less.
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Birdwatching Challenges
Birda presents various engaging challenges designed to encourage outdoor activities, more time in nature, and achieving specific goals. These challenges can be as short as a day or as long as a year and may be focused on particular locations or be worldwide.
How to Join a Birda Challenge?
In the Birda app, navigate to the ‘Challenges’ section in the bottom menu to explore different challenges. Each challenge has unique criteria, so it’s crucial to review the Details and Eligibility for the rules. To ensure your activities contribute to the challenge, set your post sharing settings to public.
Tracking Your Challenge Progress
After joining a challenge, it will appear on your Profile Page and the Challenges tab. By selecting a challenge, you can view a progress bar indicating your completion status and the remaining time. This section also displays all your qualifying sightings. Each challenge features a leaderboard ranking participants. Your rank, along with the positions of those around you, will be visible.
Prizes for Challenges
Occasionally, Birda partners with brands to offer sponsored challenges with prizes. To maintain inclusivity, prizes are distributed through a prize draw, where anyone who completes the challenge is eligible to win. Always read the terms and conditions for each challenge to understand prize eligibility and how to claim them.
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