A review by morgaritas
How to Look at a Bird: Open Your Eyes to the Joy of Watching and Knowing Birds by Clare Walker Leslie

5.0

This is a perfect little book. I just happened to see it on display at the library and am so glad I picked it up. First of all, the layout is so nice. It’s clear, precise and delivers the information smoothly. The illustrations are captivating and gestural. I’m always so inspired by sketchbook drawings. Beyond the visual elements of this book, I highly enjoyed how the information was organized. I loved the breakdown of identifying a bird. It seems so obvious but I never had the context to see specific features like that. The book ends with a section on some drawing tips, most of which im familiar with, but it’s good to have a reminder like that! Can’t wait to take my sketchbook out for a spin to draw some birds! It really is a lovely book.