Status
SteamPeaks
ChartsSalesUpcomingPatchesNewsCalculator
New on SteamEvery app, DLC and depot the minute Steam creates itAppsEvery app on Steam, newest change firstPackagesSubs and bundles, and what each containsDepotsDepots, manifests and install sizesTagsSteam's user tags and the games under themDevelopers & publishersCompanies and their cataloguesTechnologiesEngines, SDKs and anti-cheat found in the filesChange historyEvery PICS changelist as it lands
SignalsNineteen readings of the whole catalogueCompareAny games side by sideRecordsAll-time peaks and the days they were setReportsWeekly and monthly write-upsAlerts & newsroomWatch a game, get told when it movesSteam statusIs Steam up, right nowWeb API explorerTry the endpoints in the browser
NewsSteam's own announcements and the sales calendarCalculatorWhat a Steam account is worth, and its pile of shame
/
Sign in
/
SteamPeaks
The ultimate resource for Steam data.
ExploreChartsSalesSales and festsUpcomingPatchesNewsRecordsTrendingSignals
DatabaseAppsPackagesDepotsTagsDevelopersTechnologiesChange history
ToolsCalculatorCompareSearchAlertsSteam statusAPI
SiteMethodologyFAQDiscordSupportSign in via Steam
Not affiliated with Valve or Steam. Game names and artwork belong to their owners. All times UTC.
PrivacyCookiesFair useStatus
Birdwatching NotebookNewsBirdwatching Notebook Mac Save Recovery Guide
Game update

Birdwatching Notebook Mac Save Recovery Guide

Birdwatching Notebook · published 29 May 2026, 08:21 UTC

All newsPlayers around this dateRead on Steam

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 folder:
    /Users/YourUsername/Library/Application Support/Birdwatching Notebook/Birdwatching Notebook
    Please back up all files there as well.

  • Copy all files from
    /Users/YourUsername/Library/Application Support/com.DefaultCompany.DeskBird
    into
    /Users/YourUsername/Library/Application Support/Birdwatching Notebook/Birdwatching Notebook
    and replace all existing files.

Additionally, if some players cannot find their username folder:

On Mac, click 【Go】 in the top-left menu bar.

Select 【Go to Folder...】 and enter the following path:

~/Library/Application Support/Birdwatching Notebook/

We are truly sorry about this save issue, and we hope this solution can help everyone!

Thank you all so much for your support and feedback after launch 😭

Indie game development is never easy, but we’ll continue fixing issues and updating the game.
We hope we can keep birdwatching together with all of you for a long time to come.

More from Birdwatching Notebook

Other announcements

All news
Esports21 Aug 2026Surprise dev livestream for Birdwatching Notes 🎵Tune in to our developer livestream on Aug 21 at — it'll be mostly live gameplay. Come hang out with us~Community22 Jul 2026Typing Farmer & Birdwatching Notebook Bundle is out now!Two little desktop games, now sold together. 🐔 About Typing Farmer Welcome to Typing Farmer! This desktop idle healing game will make a corner of your screen a cozy farm. Your daily actions—typing and clicking—automatically foster crop growth, attract cute animals play with you. Let the healing charm of adorable creatures infuse your intense workdays~ 🐦 About Birdwatching Notebook Turn your d…Community16 Jul 2026🕊️ Feather Land & Birdwatching Notebook Bundle is Now Available!Feather Land & Birdwatching Notebook Bundle is here! Get two cozy desktop birdwatching games in one bundle and enjoy an extra 10% discount! 🌳 About Feather Land Feather Land is a cozy idle focus companion where your study and work sessions help a peaceful bird world grow. Hatch eggs, care for cute birds, unlock new biomes, decorate your scenes, and stay focused with productivity tools, calming…