ð How to Unlock Birdwatching
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Reach DG Level 6
Complete daily Resident Requests to level up
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Get a Hobby Expansion Ticket
Earned at DG Levels 2, 3, 5
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Visit Bailey J
Find Bailey J above the Pet Shop in the Central Plaza
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Receive Bird Scanner
Bailey J gives you the scanner (camera) to photograph birds
ðĄ Tip: Birdwatching is more relaxing than profitable. If you want Gold, unlock Cooking first at DG Level 6.
ð· Photography Mechanics
How to Photograph Birds
- 1. Equip the Bird Scanner from your tools menu
- 2. Find a bird in forests, lakes, villages, etc.
- 3. Approach carefully â don't get too close or you'll scare it!
- 4. Aim and focus â use the zoom slider, wait for the focus ring
- 5. Snap the photo to create an Info Card
â How to Get Higher Star Photos
- ðļ Capture bird actions â wait for chirping, foraging, or flying
- ðŊ Center the bird perfectly in frame
- ð Zoom in close without scaring the bird
- ðī Idling birds = 1 star â wait for actions!
ðĶ All Birds List
Birds appear based on location, time of day, and weather conditions:
| Bird | Location | Time | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| ðĶ Sparrow | Anywhere | All Day | âïļð§ïļðâïļ |
| ðĶ Finch | Town, Forest | All Day | âïļð§ïļð |
| ðĶ Duck | Lake, Pond | All Day | âïļð§ïļð |
| ðïļ Pigeon | Town Square | All Day | âïļð§ïļð |
| ðĶ Long-Eared Owl | Onsen Mountain (Stone Cliff) | All Day | âïļð |
| ðĶ Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Forest Deer Tower | All Day | ð§ïļð |
| ðĶ Snowy Owl â | Mountain Peak | Night | âïļ Winter |
| ðĶ Golden Eagle â | Mountain Peak | Midday | âïļð |
| ðĶ Hawk | Forest, Mountain | Daytime | âïļð |
| ðĶ Bluebird | Flower Field | Daytime | âïļð |
| ðĶ Robin | Garden, Forest Edge | Morning | âïļð§ïļ |
| ðĶĒ Swan | Lake | All Day | âïļð |
| ðĶĐ Flamingo | Beach, Lagoon | Daytime | âïļ |
| ðĶ Kingfisher | River, Fishing Village | Daytime | âïļð§ïļð |
âïļ = Sunny | ð§ïļ = Rainy | ð = Rainbow | âïļ = Snow/Winter | â = Rare
ðĄ Weather Note
Snow counts as Rain for bird spawns. Many rainy-weather birds also appear during snowfall!
ðī Info Card Recycling
What is Info Card Recycling?
Instead of selling bird photos for minimal Gold, recycle them with Bailey J for much better rewards!
ð Requirements
- âĒ Birdwatching Level 2 (200 Proficiency)
- âĒ Visit Bailey J above Pet Shop
ðĶ Rewards
- âĒ Repair Kits
- âĒ Quality Timber
- âĒ Other crafting materials
â ïļ Daily Limit
You can recycle maximum 5 Info Cards per day. Higher star cards may give better rewards!
ðĄ Pro Tip
Don't sell cards before Level 2! Save them for recycling â the rewards are much better than Gold.
âŽïļ Skills & Upgrades
Info Card Recycling
Unlock ability to recycle cards at Bailey J for rewards
Perfect Photo
+1 extra star if bird is perfectly centered and close in frame
Burst Mode
Increased chance to get extra Info Cards from each photo
ðĄ Tips & Tricks
â Do
- âĒ Wait for bird actions â chirping/foraging = higher stars
- âĒ Check weather daily â Rainbow = best for rare birds
- âĒ Save cards until Level 2 â recycle instead of sell
- âĒ Visit Mountain Peak at midday for Golden Eagle
- âĒ Hunt at night in winter for Snowy Owl
- âĒ Give photos to Bailey J for friendship points
â Don't
- âĒ Run at birds â approach slowly!
- âĒ Sell Info Cards before unlocking recycling
- âĒ Photo idle birds â wait for actions for more stars
- âĒ Ignore weather â some birds require specific conditions
ð Nest of Hundreds Event
Special Birdwatching Event
- Unlock: DG Level 8 + Birdwatching hobby
- Challenge: Photograph as many birds as possible
- Rewards: Rare birds, Contribution Medals, event prizes
Check event schedule in-game for times!