r/BackyardWildlife is a subreddit with 1k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses backyard, wildlife, bird, trail cam, and deer.
Welcome to r/backyardwildlife!
We are a community of naturalists who love to learn from and share our backyard adventures with one another.
Our members post photos, videos, and other content pieces highlighting their local flora and fauna.
Join our growing subreddit today and share your latest backyard wildlife encounter!
Popular Themes in r/BackyardWildlife
#1
Advice Requests
: "It's so frustrating when I see woodpeckers, long tailed-tits, gold crests, short-toed treecreepers, wrens, etc, around me while setting up a feeding station... but then they just won't join the feeding table! Ugh! Does anyone have tips for increasing diversity at feeding stations?"
5 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Hi everyone, I apologize for the lack of content on this subreddit recently. As of today, I will be much a much more active moderator and poster! Here is a post about salamander conservation for my new blog. I would really appreciate it if you could check it out and let me know how I can improve."
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Winter is challenging. Half of my cameras didn't handle the cold very well and stopped working at one point. Despite the setbacks, I got a few good captures of deer in the snow! The issues I encountered this winter, make me excited and determined to be more prepared next year."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BackyardWildlife
#1
Backyard
: "An unexpected visitor to my suburban Backyard [OC]"
82 posts
#2
Wildlife
: "Wildlife up close in the Woods. Every one or two weeks I find a new spot for my camera equipped with a close up lens. And every time I'm amazed what's passed by. No need for bird food, just patience, and let your camera capture the magic."
65 posts
#3
Bird
: "Wildlife up close in the Woods. Every one or two weeks I find a new spot for my camera equipped with a close up lens. And every time I'm amazed what's passed by. No need for Bird food, just patience, and let your camera capture the magic."
39 posts
#4
Trail Cam
: "Forest Tour and Trail Camera Tips & Tricks. A must-watch for anyone starting out with Trail Cameras!"
27 posts
#5
Deer
: "Winter is challenging. Half of my cameras didn't handle the cold very well and stopped working at one point. Despite the setbacks, I got a few good captures of Deer in the snow! The issues I encountered this winter, make me excited and determined to be more prepared next year."
16 posts
#6
Animal
: "During a storm in February, this pine tree fell down in the middle of a trail. Curious what would hide inside the tree, I placed my camera with close up lens in the middle of it. But also around the tree, the Animals are holding up a little longer to check it out."
16 posts
#7
Fox
: "lovely Fox ！！ Device: Coolife H953"
14 posts
#8
Birds
: "Barred owl slammed into a sliding door. Snapped this while he was recovering on the porch."
12 posts
#9
Cam
: "Trail Cameras really changed the way I see nature around me. Where I used to see a quiet forest, I know see how full it is of life. Even the smallest corner is now making me wonder which animals might show up when I'm not around."
8 posts
#10
Photography
: "Weekly Discussion Thread #5: What is your favorite way to document backyard wildlife? (Photography, Videography, Art, etc.)"
6 posts
Flair Used in r/BackyardWildlife
#1
Original Content
: "Sunday stroll in my garden on a Tuesday."
128 posts
#2
Question
: "Michigan DNR pledges 50 million trees by 2030, invites residents to help 'plant it forward'"
12 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Good Morning!"
3 posts
#4
Repost/Crosspost
: "What animal made these holes in my backyard? [Montana]"
1 post
Member Growth in r/BackyardWildlife
Yearly
+176 members(16.0%)
Similar Subreddits to r/BackyardWildlife
r/BirdPhotography
96k members
72.6% / yr
r/Nikon
199k members
25.1% / yr
r/trailcam
67k members
33.6% / yr
r/wildlifephotography
759k members
6.5% / yr
About
GummySearch helps people research Reddit communities by organizing activity, growth, themes, and post-level signals into one place.
This page gives a focused view of r/BackyardWildlife, including current member size, discussion patterns, product reviews, and related communities to explore.
This data is synced periodically so insights stay current and useful for ongoing research.
Last updated: June 8, 2026