Join birders across the state in the annual I BIRD NY Challenge! Participants are invited to identify any 10 bird species of their choosing in New York State between now and November 18, 2026.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birder, this challenge is a fun way to get outdoors, sharpen your bird identification skills, and celebrate New York’s incredible bird diversity.
How to Participate
Identify 10 bird species anywhere in New York State
Submit your entry by November 18, 2026
No registration required
For full details on how to participate, visit the official I BIRD NY webpage:
https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/birding/i-bird-ny
Participants are encouraged to follow the American Birding Association (ABA) Code of Birding Ethics while birding and observing wildlife:
https://www.aba.org/aba-code-of-birding-ethics/