Fantasy Birding: Virtual Adventures for Birders Worldwide

In the evolving world of birdwatching, a new digital frontier has emerged: Fantasy Birding. This innovative platform allows bird enthusiasts to engage in a virtual birding experience, combining the strategic elements of fantasy sports with the excitement of real-world bird observation.

What Is Fantasy Birding?

Fantasy Birding is an online game designed for nature enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Similar to fantasy sports, players participate in various contests, make strategic decisions throughout a "season," and earn points based on actual bird sightings. These real-world results are sourced from eBird, the world's largest citizen science biodiversity project, which has collected over 30 million checklists from around 400,000 birders.

How Does It Work?

1. Choose a Game: Players can join ongoing or upcoming contests or even create their own to compete with friends. Objectives vary; some aim to record the highest number of species in a specific timeframe and region, while others reward points for rare or unexpected sightings.
2. Plan Your Virtual Trips: Instead of managing a team, participants select daily locations to "visit." Guided by weather forecasts and recent sightings, players earn points for birds reported near their chosen spots. Strategic planning is key, as players must balance reliable hotspots with the pursuit of rare species.
3. Track Your Progress: Daily updates reveal standings, opponents' locations, and recent sightings. Players can also view illustrated checklists of newly added birds and even test their ID skills with photos and audio recordings.

Why Join Fantasy Birding?

Fantasy Birding transforms birdwatching into an engaging and competitive adventure. It’s perfect for:

• Beginners looking to learn more about birds.
• Experienced birders seeking new challenges.
• Professionals who want to stay engaged with birding even when they can’t be outdoors.

It’s Not Too Late to Join!

Even though the year might already be underway, it’s never too late to jump into Fantasy Birding challenges. The beauty of the platform is that it’s flexible, with numerous games and challenges to join at any point in the season. Don’t let the calendar hold you back — There’s still plenty of time to rack up points, discover species, and join the virtual birding community!

Quebec Birders, This One’s for You!

For birders in Quebec, Fantasy Birding offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the region’s avian diversity while connecting with local enthusiasts. The  GRANDE ANNÉE QUÉBEC 2025 is your chance to virtually explore key hotspots across the province, observe species in real-time, and compete against fellow birders.

We invite Québec’s birding community to ride this virtual wave and showcase the province’s incredible birdlife. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting, Fantasy Birding is an exciting way to deepen your passion for birds and connect with others who share it.

Don’t wait — Join the GRANDE ANNÉE QUÉBEC 2025 on Fantasy Birding today and be part of this growing community. Together, we can make birding more accessible, interactive, and fun than ever before.

For more information and to join the Québec challenge, visit Fantasy Birding.

Happy birding, and see you in the virtual field!