Diane
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Drawing from a photo certainly is a lot easier than trying to catch a glimpse of a bird in nature. The advantage of a photo is that it objectively provides details of the bird which are so important in identification. The photo is more accurate to some extent but that can change depending upon the lighting and angle of the bird, whether it is fluffed up to keep warm etc. Drawing made me pay more attention to the shape and details.
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I am an avid birder and my husband and I camp a lot. While I have done some sketching when we have traveled it has never been organized or consistent. Nature journaling will encourage me not only to capture some of the beauty that I see but also to write about the experience, something that isn't captured in a photo. I also see it as a meditative exercise, a chance to slow down, be in the moment and observe the beauty around me either at home when when traveling.
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