How to Draw a Bird Nest (Easy Step by Step)
A bird nest is a cozy drawing built from curves: a branch, a nest full of twigs, three round eggs, and some crisscross lines. Two little leaves finish it off. Scribbling the twigs is the fun part, and it never has to be perfect.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a bird nest step by step
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Step 1: The branch
Draw a long, bent branch shape. Start with a rounded end at the bottom left, curve up and to the right, then stretch a long line to the right. Add a short line going up from the bend.
Step 2: Nest twigs and rim
Above the branch, draw a wavy line for the top rim of the nest. Add lots of short, scribbly twig lines under it and at the sides, with a pointy bunch of twigs sticking up on the left.
Step 3: Three eggs
Draw three upside-down U shapes in a row along the wavy rim, so the eggs peek over the top. Make them about the same size.
Step 4: Curved weaving lines
Draw a few long curved lines across the nest, following its round shape. Let them cross over the twigs.
Step 5: Two leaves and nest edge
Draw a pointy leaf shape at the top left. Draw a small leaf at the right end of the branch, then add a curved line along the bottom of the nest.
Step 6: Branch shine line
Near the bottom left end of the branch, draw one short, thin curved line inside it. It makes the branch look smooth and round.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your bird nest? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a bunny or how to draw a chick next.
Tips for drawing a bird nest
- Start with the long branch so the nest has something to sit on.
- Make the three eggs peek over the wavy rim with U shapes. If one looks too small, just draw the next one a bit bigger.
- For the weaving, draw the long curved lines after the eggs. Messy twig lines look just like a real nest.
Free bird nest coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this bird nest coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your bird nest drawing
Try warm browns and tan for the nest and branch, pale blue or speckled eggs, and green leaves. For a twist, color each egg a different pastel.
Bird nest fun fact for kids
Many birds build their nests with their beaks, carrying twigs, grass, and feathers one piece at a time. Some nests take days or even weeks to finish.
Questions about drawing a bird nest
What shapes do I need to draw a bird nest?
You need a long bent branch, lots of short twig lines, three upside-down U shapes for the eggs, and a few long curved lines. Two small leaves finish it.
How do I make the nest look woven?
Draw long curved lines across the nest and let them cross the short twig lines. Let some lines overlap and stick out a little.
How do I make my eggs look better?
Draw them as round arches, all about the same height, along the rim. Adding spots when you color makes them look real.
