This is such a delightful book full of amazing information about drawing for those among us (ME!) who don’t draw very well, especially from real life.  It discusses how to look at a bird and turn what you are seeing into a realistic drawing.  Tons of really great information, illustrations and examples, just an all around amazing practical resource for your art education:

You can download it here: How To Draw Birds by Raymond Sheppard

I hope you enjoy it!