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Wingspan is out now on PlayStation consoles

Even though Autumn just began (in the Northern hemisphere, at least) and some birds have already started migrating, we’ve got news that should warm you like the summer sun. Monster Couch is excited to announce that Wingspan – along with expansions and additional content – is out now on the PlayStation consoles! 

In Wingspan, you are bird enthusiasts – researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors – seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. Each bird extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your habitats. Each habitat focuses on a key aspect of the growth of your preserves. 

This marks a very special day, since the game is now available on all of the 3 major consoles on the market. And best of all, regardless of which of these you own, you can enjoy cross-play not only with other console hardware owners, but PC and mobile devices as well! 

So, if you’re a PlayStation 4 or 5 owner and would like to grab the game or let a friend know, fly on over to the PS Store

As far as the digital edition goes, the birdhouse is filled with everything Wingspan offers! Whether it’s the expansions or seasonal decorative packs, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the content starting today! This includes: 

– Wingspan base game 

– European and Oceania expansions 

– Seasonal and Woodland Wonders Decorative Packs

But for those of you who like to fill your nests with stuff – not unlike the Crows – there’s something special, too. And it’s named accordingly… 

This edition was made possible by the publisher Merge Games, and is now out on select markets and in major retailer stores around the world. This beautiful box full of birds includes: – Wingspan base game 

– European and Oceania expansions 

– Seasonal Decorative Pack 

Next time you’re out and about, consider checking the PlayStation section of your neighbourhood games store. You can also order it online here. 

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Esri maps out routes as migratory birds return to Ireland

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has created a digital map highlighting the flight paths of a number of migratory birds which have returned to Ireland’s shores after having flown south for the winter. The maps are to mark World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), which falls on May 13th, an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. Esri has also launched a survey asking for public participation to help it provide the most accurate information possible about the locations of the returning birds.

Around 450 different bird species have been recorded on the island, and although a lot of them are migratory and rare, now is the best chance to catch a glimpse of them as they return north to build nests and prepare for the breeding season.

This will be welcome news for any birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts out there, with birds such as the arctic tern, the manx shearwater, the swift, the sand martin, the cuckoo, the swallow, and the wheateater amongst the feathered friends calling Ireland home until the autumn.

The Arctic tern has travelled the furthest to pay us a visit, with its migration clocking in at a whopping 19,000KM, while you’ll have to be quick to see the swift. The bird lives up to its name and is one of the fastest birds in Ireland, reaching speeds of 112KM/H!

To help in the conservation efforts and allow for the most accurate mapping of these creatures as possible, people in Ireland can  share a photo and the location of the birds spotted using Esri Ireland’s survey. Everyone is encouraged to grab a pair of binoculars, get outdoors, and see what they can see!