SFBBO’s Kids Bird Art Contest is a fun annual contest where we invite kids ages 3-17 to spend time outside, observe birds in nature, and record their observations in the form of art and writing. This year, to continue celebrating SFBBO’s 40th Anniversary, we asked kids to recall a memorable experience with birds in nature and to create a drawing and written story reflecting that encounter.
We were incredibly impressed by the submissions! Many of the kids who participated demonstrated wonderful artistic skills and attention to detail, and many were also talented storytellers! We received 90 entries, and our judges loved seeing everyone’s artwork and reading the stories. We were happy to see that so many kids are noticing birds and have made meaningful connections with nature. Seeing that the next generation is inspired by nature makes us hopeful for the future of birds and their habitats!
We are very excited to share this year’s winning entries! The winning entries for each category are:
- Age 3-7: Nikita Mylavarapu – American Coot (pictured below)
- Age 8-11: Audrey Papasin – Snowy Egret & Great Egret (pictured right)
- Age 12-17: Celine Park – Steller’s Jay (pictured below, right)
Because there were so many wonderful entries and the top pieces of artwork were so close, we also want to recognize those who came in 2nd place:
- Age 3-7: Olivia Chen – Western Bluebird
- Age 8-11: Joshua Chan – Long-eared Owl
- Age 12-17: Grace Xiao – Black-chinned Hummingbird
Congratulations to all the winners!
There were of course many more wonderful pieces that came close to winning than we can highlight here. You can see all of the great artwork we received this year by checking out this photo album on our Facebook page.
