Birdwatching Notebook
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6,413Jun 2026
Playing now
346−42 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
6,413Jun 2026
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| Save Data Issue in the June 8 Build – Fixed & Recovery Instructions Hello everyone, In the build released on June 8, some players may have experienced an issue where save data was lost or rolled back. This issue has now been fixed and will not occur in future versions. We sincerely apologize to all affected players. What should I do if my save data is affected? Method 1: Restore from an automatic backup (Recommended) The game automatically keeps recent save bac… | — | |
| Birdwatching Notebook v1.4 Update Patch Notes This update focuses on improving various performance and stuttering issues! Optimizations · Improved stuttering issues on HDDs, lag when opening the Handbook for the first time, lag during level-ups, and lag when entering Build Mode for the first time. · Added a Stop Visiting option while attempting to visit a stranger's birdwatching site, allowing players to cancel the process. · Improved part… | — | |
| Birdwatching Notebook – Black Screen Issue Fix For players currently experiencing a black screen when launching the game, please try the following: · In your Steam Library, right-click Birdwatching Notebook and select Manage → Browse Local Files . · Locate the game's .exe launch file, then right-click it and select Properties . · Open the Compatibility tab and check Disable fullscreen optimizations . Thank you very much to player 雪夜踏雪 for s… | — | |
| Birdwatching Notebook – A Quiet Weekend Update ✨ New Feature 1. Photo Save Location Can Now Be Customized You can now change where your photos are stored. Go to: Settings → Photo Settings to view and modify the save path. 🔥 Improvements 1. Performance Optimization Improved stuttering and lag issues on some devices, especially when taking photos. If you still experience lag after updating, we highly recommend installing the game on an SSD.… |
| Date | Day | Time | Patch title | Build ID | Branch | Depots | Download Δ |
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| 13 Jul 2026 | Mon | 03:56 | No patch notes · unannounced build | 24177392 | public | 2 | — |
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| Birdwatching Notebook Mac Save Recovery Guide If your save data appears to be missing after opening the game, please try the following steps: · First, make sure the game is updated. You can force an update through Steam and install the latest version. · Open the following folder: /Users/YourUsername/Library/Application Support/com.DefaultCompany.DeskBird · If there is data inside, please back up all files first. · Then locate the save fold… | — |
| Birdwatching Notebook Full Release v1.1 — Day One Update Notes Fixes · Fixed several crash issues. · Fixed the endangered status classifications for the Mongolian Plover and Eurasian Oystercatcher. · Improvements · Updated the closed beta tester credits list. · Improved photo mode stuttering/performance issues. · Improved the English localization for achievements. · Clearing filter states after exiting Build Mode. | — |
| Demo v1.9 Patch Notes Feature Updates · Added a feature where clicking the Bird Statue plays a bird chirping sound. · Added a hint in Photo Mode to automatically follow a bird (if the player hasn’t used the follow feature before). · Adjusted the save limit for each bird’s close-up type to 20 photos. · The Chinese New Year event has ended. Locked New Year buildings will no longer appear in the building panel and cann… | — |
| Demo v1.8 Patch Notes Feature Adjustments · The money cap for each birdwatching spot has been increased to 999,999. · Slightly increased the brightness of Night Mode. · Added a new frame rate setting in the Settings menu. Available options: 30, 60, 120, 240 FPS. Optimizations · Optimized the display logic of the birdwatching spot pop-up panel. · Improved overall game stuttering issues. Bug Fixes · Fixed several bugs… | — |
| Mac Cloud Save Temporarily Disabled in Demo Hello everyone! Due to save data loss issues caused by cloud synchronization, we have temporarily disabled the cloud save feature on Mac systems. If you lose your save data during this period, please contact us and we will provide you with a max-level save file. How to submit feedback: In the game, click Settings → Feedback → Fill in your issue and contact information → Send . If your Mac shows… | — |
| Demo v1.7 Patch Notes The save corruption issue has been fixed. If you experience any further progress loss, please immediately send feedback with your contact information — we can help restore your save data! How to send feedback: In the game, go to “Settings - Feedback - Send” PS: Save files before the hotfix cannot be recovered. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. Features · Added cloud save supp… | — |
| Demo v1.6 Patch Notes Changes · Pop-ups will no longer appear when the game window is not in focus, to avoid interruptions. · Added support on Windows to hide the taskbar icon and display the game only in the system tray. · Added a feature that allows players to press and hold the +/- buttons when purchasing buildings to quickly adjust the quantity. Optimizations · Improved English text display in the Blueprint inte… | — |
| Demo v1.5 Update Notes Feature Change · Changed the photo shortcut to: Right Mouse Button (when not in Building Mode) Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where the bird statue could be obtained multiple times. · Fixed a bug that allowed base to be purchased repeatedly. · Fixed a bug where the Peregrine Falcon’s affinity reached the required level but its behavior did not unlock. · Fixed save file corruption under certain abnorma… | — |
| Demo v1.4 Update Notes Bug Fixes & Updates · Fixed a bug where the display order of buildings could change when dragging multiple buildings together. · Optimized so that the building panel automatically collapses when constructing food buildings. · Optimized tutorial pop-ups to support dragging. · Fixed an issue where the upgrade panel would disappear if the mouse moved too quickly. · Optimized the food drop effect.… | — |
| Demo v1.1 Update Notes New Features · Added an option to lock the position and size of the birdwatching spots while in Photo Mode. · Added a center offset adjustment when snapping to edges in Photo Mode, allowing birds near the boundary to be properly captured. Bug Fixes · Fixed an issue where feathers could sometimes not be collected after taking a photo. · Fixed a construction bug related to the Flower Basket build… | — |