Bird Log · Species Challenges

Choose a birding challenge and build your life list, one species at a time.

Backyard Birds

Start in your own space

Your birding journey starts right outside your door — no travel required. If you can look out a window, you can start logging tonight.

Backyard Birds spans common species: cardinals, chickadees, finches, sparrows, jays, woodpeckers, and more. Each species is its own challenge with its own photo gallery. Seasonal visitors add variety throughout the year.

This is how most birders start. A pair of binoculars, a clear morning, and a reason to look up.

Species Count20-30 common species
Recommended GearBinoculars recommended
TierSpotter · $2.99
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Sample Species

Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal
Black-capped Chickadee
Black-capped Chickadee
American Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Blue Jay
Blue Jay
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
+ 15 more