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DeveloperBarry Herbers, Ash Nieman-Lutz, Austin Nieman-Lutz
PublisherWarder Games
FreeNo
Required ageNone
Backyard Birdwatching is your virtual window to a relaxing afternoon in the Midwest. It's a simple, colorful management sim that teaches you about birds and how to attract them to your yard.
Designed by an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and bird enthusiasts, Backyard Birdwatching is your virtual window to a relaxing afternoon feeding birds in a Midwestern backyard.
It's a simple, colorful idle game with light management elements that teaches you about birds native to the region and how to attract them to your yard.
Build your own birdwatching haven. Collect and spend resources to set up poles and fill your bird feeders to attract birds to your virtual backyard.
Observe a variety of bird species through your binoculars to unlock new feeders, seeds, and field guide entries with real facts about the birds.
Relax and watch the birds outside your window as they enjoy your little backyard bird retreat.
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