KIDS CORNER
Welcome to Our Kids Corner! 🐦🌳
At Wild Birds Unlimited in Pleasant Hill, we believe every child deserves a front-row seat to the wonders of nature. Our Kids Corner is packed with fun, educational activities that turn your backyard into an exciting outdoor classroom.
Why Bird Watching is Great for Kids
Bird watching is one of the best ways to get kids outside and connected with the natural world. Here’s why we love it:
Builds Curiosity and Learning — Kids learn about different species, colors, songs, and behaviors while developing patience and observation skills. Spotting an Anna’s Hummingbird or a colorful goldfinch can spark a lifelong interest in science and nature.
Encourages Physical Activity — Setting up feeders, filling bird baths, or going on a backyard scavenger hunt gets kids moving and exploring fresh air instead of screens.
Supports Emotional Well-Being — Time in nature reduces stress, improves focus, and helps children feel calm and connected. Many families tell us watching birds together creates wonderful bonding moments.
Teaches Responsibility and Conservation — Caring for backyard birds helps kids understand how to protect wildlife and the environment.
Fun for All Ages — Toddlers love the bright colors and quick movements, while older kids can start identifying species, keeping simple lists, or joining citizen science projects like the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Learn why kids enjoy birdfeeding by listening to our Nature Centered Podcast link below:
Nature Centered Podcast - Why Kids Love Birdfeeding
Here in the East Bay, families can enjoy year-round birds like Anna’s Hummingbirds, House Finches, Chestnut-backed Chickadees, Oak Titmice, Lesser Goldfinches, California Towhees, California Scrub Jays and more — right in their own neighborhoods!
Click on the following links for fun kid activities with Dee Dee the Chickadee:
Dee Dee's Bird Feeder Activity
Dee Dee's Name the Birds Activity