During the annual Big Sit!, people sit (or stand) inside a 17-foot (5.2-meter) circle and see how many birds they can identify in one day. This annual international semi-competitive birding event was originated by the New Haven Bird Club in 1992. It’s FREE and OPEN TO ALL!

The 2026 The Big Sit! starts Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12 a.m. midnight and closes Sunday, October 11, at 11:59 p.m.

Maine Audubon is hosting a Big Sit! Accessible Birding event at Fields Pond Audubon Center this year, on Saturday, October 10, from 7 am to 4 pm.

Our goal: document the most birds possible at Fields Pond in one day, from one location. Bring a chair and a picnic lunch, and watch for birds with us! Co-sponsored by Penobscot Valley Audubon Chapter. Come for the day or visit for a few hours.
The event is free but registration is encouraged so we know you’re coming! Full details here >

Read more about the event in Field Naturalist Audrey Su’s blog post here > 

If you can’t join us at Fields Pond, we encourage you to visit the Big Sit! website and create or find a circle near you.