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01 January - 31 December, 2025

Global Photo Big Year 2025

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Global Photo Big Year 2025
Log 50 species
01 Jan - 31 Dec, 2025
133 participants
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📷 Photograph 50 species

Put your photo skills to the test in 2025 and see if you can capture at least 50 different species. You don't need a fancy camera, a smartphone will do and any bird species from any location across the globe count!

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This challenge is for anyone with a Birda account. This challenge is for tickable species only. You can read more about tickable species here.

This challenge starts and ends based on the Eastern Standard Time time zone (GMT-5). All individual species logged globally will count towards this challenge and will be included in any leaderboard placement. All sightings must be logged before midnight on the day the challenge ends.

Be honest with yourself and other birders, but above all, respectful of them and any other outdoor users, everywhere – especially online. If you didn’t see it (or hear it), please don’t put it on Birda.

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