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10 National Parks That Are Surprisingly Great for Birding
July 31, 2018 —
You don't have to visit Yosemite to see a lot of species.
Nicholas Lund
Contributor, Audubon Magazine
Nicholas Lund lives and birds in southern Maine. He is the outreach and network manager for Maine Audubon and runner of The Birdist blog.
Articles by Nicholas Lund
A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 —
As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
Birdist Rule #59: Learn to Identify Warblers From Below
May 10, 2018 —
The underside is what you spend the most time looking at, after all.
Four Quick Tips for Identifying Hybrids
April 04, 2018 —
A mix of two different species, these birds trick experts and novices alike.
Ten of the Best Podcasts About Birds
March 16, 2018 —
So you can get your birding fill, even when you can't get outside.
If I Were a Robot, Here's All the Awesome Birding Features I'd Have
February 13, 2018 —
Eventually we'll all be cyborgs, so you might as well start thinking about it.
Birdist Rule #48: Go Find a Swan—a Wild Swan
February 08, 2018 —
And when you do, prepare to be wowed.
Birdist Rule #74: Watch Some Movies About Birding
November 30, 2017 —
Stuck indoors for the holidays? Scrutinize these birding movies instead of real-life field marks.
Rule #46: Go on a Successful Birding Trip Without a Guide
November 09, 2017 —
Intimidated to chase a lifer on your own? Don't be. Just use my bird-finding strategy, known as I.B.I.S.
