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The Best Places to See Seabirds Without Getting Seasick
November 20, 2019 —
Visit one of these five famous seawatching destinations on your next birding adventure.
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
How ‘Game of Thrones’ Gets Packed With Birds (and Not Just Ravens)
May 09, 2019 —
Come to meet the man who puts Prothonotary Warbler calls in Kings Landing. Stay for a bonus field guide to the birdlife of Westeros.
How to Tell a Canvasback from a Redhead
March 14, 2019 —
Focus on size, head shape, and body color to distinguish these deluxe ducks.
Birding Like It’s 1899: Inside a Blockbuster American West Video Game
January 02, 2019 —
In "Red Dead Redemption 2," a birder finds joy and despair in a realistic portrayal of wildlife in the pre-conservation era.
Can't Take a Birding Vacation? Try Google Street View Instead
December 04, 2018 —
A flourishing Facebook group is using the mapping tool to find birds all over the world—and they've already checked off hundreds of species.
This New Guide Finally Simplifies Gull IDs
November 14, 2018 —
By encouraging us to focus on the basics, veteran authors Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson strive to make gulls less intimidating.
Birdist Rule #43: Personalize Your License Plate With Something Birdy
October 24, 2018 —
Let your birder flag fly.
Learn the Fall and Winter Colors of These Common Bird Species
September 28, 2018 —
After breeding season ends, some birds adopt a new, unique look. Here's how to remember them.
