Meadow & Feather
Real birds come to your feeders.
A calm bird watching game: fill the feeders, wait, and photograph 118 real species from around the world.
Play free, no sign-upWorks in your browser on phone, tablet and computer.
Real birds from around the world
Every bird is a real species in a real photo. Start in a backyard, then visit the rainforest, the savanna and the Australian bush.
A calm daily ritual
Feeders empty slowly in real time. A few quiet minutes a day: fill up, look around, take a photo.
Learn as you play
The right food brings the right bird, just like a real yard. Each bird you spot opens a field guide page with real facts.
Who might visit today
Northern Cardinal
Blue Jay
American Goldfinch
Keel-billed Toucan
Atlantic Puffin
Laughing Kookaburra
Lilac-breasted Roller
Mandarin Duck
European Robin
Anna's Hummingbird
Eurasian Hoopoe
Scarlet Macaw
Black-capped Chickadee
Galah11 places to watch
BackyardEastern North America. 14 species.
Tropical rainforestCentral and South America. 10 species.
Lake and wetlandNorth American lakes and marshes. 8 species.
African savannaSouthern and East Africa, at sunset. 10 species.
Australian bushEastern Australia, among gum trees. 12 species.
Desert scrubSonoran Desert, Arizona and Mexico. 11 species.
The Meadow: pollinators
Butterflies, bumblebees and other pollinators are on their way. Plant native flowers in your habitats and watch who comes, right next to your birds. Same game and same field guide, so you can play both side by side.
One email when the Meadow opens, nothing else.
Teaching about birds?
For middle and high school classes, with no student accounts and no email. Lesson ideas for food, habitats, ecosystems and conservation.
Questions
Is Meadow & Feather free?
Yes. The whole game is free in your web browser, on a phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
Are the birds real?
Yes. All 118 birds are real species, shown in real photographs taken by birders and shared on iNaturalist. The habitats are real 360 degree photographs.
How long does it take to play?
A few calm minutes a day. Feeders empty slowly in real time, so you fill them, watch who comes, take a few photos and come back later.
Who is it for?
Teens and adults who like birds, 13 and older: middle and high school classes, bird clubs, Audubon chapters, libraries and anyone who wants a few calm minutes a day. Players can stay guests, with no account and no email. See the pages for teachers and for clubs.
Your feeders are waiting
Free, no download, no sign-up. Your first birds arrive in under a minute.