Bird count
October Big Day
October Big Day 2026: 10 October 2026. Organised by eBird (Cornell Lab of Ornithology).
A one-day global snapshot of autumn birdlife: birders everywhere spend some time birding on the same day and share what they find.
It is organised by eBird (Cornell Lab of Ornithology). Birbs is not involved in running it — the details below are taken from the organiser's own site, which has the final word.
When is October Big Day 2026?
October Big Day 2026 takes place on 10 October 2026, as announced by eBird (Cornell Lab of Ornithology). Source
How to take part
- Go birding for a few minutes or longer on the day — from home is fine.
- Record what you see and share your sightings through eBird or the Merlin app.
Get ready on Birbs
- Identify a Bird — narrow down a bird you are not sure of
- Identify a Bird Sound — for the ones you hear but cannot see
Dates and details checked against the organiser's site on 1 October 2026.