72+ ‘Bird’ Writing Prompts
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Life as a Bird
Imagine what life would be like if you were a bird. Write about your daily adventures.
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about your upcoming new year’s resolution from a different person’s perspective, maybe a family member or a close friend.
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Nature Journaling
Write about your observations of nature, whether it’s a patch of wildflowers, a bird’s nest, or a worm crawling in…
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Whispers of the Love Birds
Write about a Valentine’s Day superstition where birds predict your future love.
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Parakeet’s Perspective
Describe Christmas Eve from the perspective of a parakeet watching the celebrations from its cage.
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Birdsong Dawn
Write about waking up to the orchestra of bird songs bathing your early April morning.
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From the Treetop
Envision yourself as a bird overlooking the school playground – how does it look like from up there?
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African Amazement
Create a story that explores the South African vampire mythology of the Impundulu or Lightning Bird.
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Kindergarten Adventure
Write a story about a great adventure you had or would like to have at kindergarten.
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Early Bird or Night Owl
Write about how the one hour change during daylight saving time would affect you if you were a bird.
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Letters to the North
Write a letter from a bird who has migrated to the south addressing its friend who decided to stay behind.
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The farewell Chirp
Imagine saying goodbye to your bird friend who is migrating for the winter. What would you tell them?
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Heading South for Winter
Write a story from the perspective of a bird preparing for its first migration.
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Summer Camp Chronicles
Describe a memorable summer camp experience, highlighting a particular sport or activity that you engaged in.
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The Emblem’s Power
Choose a logistical symbol (like a shield, bird, or star) and create a unique superhero whose powers are based on…
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Natural Inspiration
Pick an aspect of nature you observe daily and elaborate on how it contributes to your well-being.
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Lessons from Nature
Write about a time when you observed something in nature that taught you a lesson.
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Shared by the Land
Provide a detailed observation of wildlife you’ve encountered in a wilderness setting.
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Animal Antics
Find an image of animals behaving unusually and craft a story explaining what’s going on.
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Mystery in the Sky
Write a news report on an unexplained phenomenon witnessed by a whole town. This could be a UFO, a sudden…
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Harbinger of Doom
Write a tale about a ghostly albatross that appears whenever a ship is destined to wreck.
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The Sentiments of Lovebirds
Imagine a universe where the myth that birds chose their mates on Valentine’s Day is true, from the perspective of…
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Secret of the Bird’s Song
The birds have suddenly changed their song in the city. Write a story following a young girl as she tries…
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Nature’s Choir
Imagine being an early morning bird in spring, responsible for starting the ‘dawn chorus.’
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The Plastic Predicament
Write about finding an injured bird entangled in plastic waste. Would you try to save it, and what subsequent actions…
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Sinister Sesame Street
What if Sesame Street wasn’t a safe and educational haven for children, but a haunted street full of otherworldly terror…
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The Nightingale’s Forgotten Song
Imagine you’re the nightingale from Andersen’s ‘The Nightingale’. Describe an encounter with a new creature that has never heard your…
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The Great Emu War
Try your hand at comedic writing by chronicling the events of the ‘Great Emu War’ in Australia, a real event…
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The Super Animal
Write about an animal who has superpowers. What are its powers, and what does it do with them?
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Whispers of the Wind
Write a story where the wind can talk and share all the secrets it has seen and heard.
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Backyard Besties
Narrate a story about an imaginary friend or a real pet you spend your time with in your backyard.
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Into the Wild
Imagine embarking on an outdoor hobby or adventure for the first time. What sensations do you anticipate? What are your…
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about Earth Day as seen from the perspective of a bird soaring high in the sky.
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The Mismatched Pair
Create a comic strip featuring two unlikely characters who share a special Valentine’s Day experience.
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Mapping Your Autobiography
Draw a map of significant events in your life, marking the key turning points.
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Bird’s Eye Observation
Write a daily account as a bird, observing the goings-on of a neighborhood from above.
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The View from Above
Imagine you’re an entity observing a fictional world from an aerial view. Outline the different landforms, activities, and transitions as…
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Feathered Whisperer
Take on the role of a bird whisperer. Describe a conversation between you and a bird.
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Generational Journey
Describe the life and migration cycle of an animal that travels long distances during its lifetime.
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Life From A Bird’s View
Imagine observing the world from the perspective of a bird, and write about the adventures such timescale would allow.
