Birdwatching Notebook

Birdwatching Notebook

Released May 2026

Turn your desktop into your very own birdwatching spot, and await the arrival of new avian friends! Enjoy a cozy idle game — place a tiny postcard on the corner of your screen, keeping you company with pleasant scenes and visiting birds. Oh, and don't forget your camera!

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Steam $8.49 $9.99 −15%
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Evaluation

Birdwatching Notebook launched on Steam on May 26, 2026. Five days before release, on May 22, 2026, the developer explicitly stated that a new map, new bird species, and special bird behaviors were already in development — all planned as free updates to the base game. This is a direct commitment to future content that has not yet been delivered. Since launch, the developer has been highly active. Updates shipped on May 27, June 1, June 3, June 6, June 8, June 18, and July 13, 2026 — covering bug fixes, performance improvements, new features (cloud saves, multiplayer bird hats, tidal flat wonders), a limited-time seasonal event, and new language support (Russian, Spanish, German). This is a well-supported game with a communicative team. The soundtrack DLC is also listed on the store without a release date, confirming another piece of announced content that has not yet shipped. The most recent developer communication was on July 13, 2026, demonstrating continued active engagement.
Evidence
Game officially launched on Steam with 130+ bird species across 10 maps, online multiplayer, and photography features.
news post · May 27, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer FAQ confirms that one new map, new bird species, and special bird behaviors are already in development as planned free updates to the base game.
news post · May 22, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

1 of 2 released · 1 planned

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Biekka Games
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Birders, assemble!

We've developed a cozy idle game just for you. Now, you can enjoy birdwatching from the comfort of your desktop, too!

Place your postcard — a window to another world — right at the corner of your screen.

Decorate your favourite birding spot to your heart's content. If a bird happens to fancy your humble abode, it just might stop by for a visit!

Join us on Discord!

Unlock a variety of birding spots! The docks, beaches, deserts, even rainforests…

Each place has its own unique scenery, and new bird species to discover!

Your Birding Area can be freely manipulated!

Zoom, move, and arrange your favourite birding spot however you like

— the birds will keep you company while you work.

The Blueprint System is now live!

You can save your builds, share them, and quickly switch between different designs!

Sparrows aren't the only birds that want to hang out.

There are dozens of other bird species, too!

They have their own preferred times to visit — maybe you can capture something wonderful!

The more a bird visits, the more comfortable they'll feel!

You might be able to discover new behaviors over time…

Snap! Immortalize your favourite moments with your camera.

Once you've documented every unique behavior from a bird, you'll earn a statue of them!

Any new lifers today?

Your handbook also keeps a record of Birding Areas, decoration, photographs, achievements, and more!

If you enlarge the main illustration, you'll be able to discover just what traits make that bird special!

You can change the time of day and weather of your Birding Area as you desire.

Regardless of time, or weather, you'll meet a new friend who enjoys it, that's for sure!In the night, nocturnal birds await…

Join your friends for a birdwatching session!

Transform into a little bird and land in your friends’ birdwatching spots, leaving behind emotes, photos, and little gifts as keepsakes.

You can also request and collect blueprints of other players’ birdwatching spots, bringing your favorite layout inspirations back to your own Birdland.

Your bird friends will bring all sorts of trinkets for you to collect!

They'll drop all sorts of colorful feathers, and maybe more…

Boss Crow loves anything that sparkles — whether it be shimmering feathers, or the bright glint of bottle caps!

He'll return the favor in Crow Coins!

More features are under development:

you'll be able to share gorgeous birding spots with your friends, and more…

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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