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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
News
How ‘Game of Thrones’ Gets Packed With Birds (and Not Just Ravens)
May 9, 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.
News
How to Tell a Canvasback from a Redhead
March 14, 2019 — Focus on size, head shape, and body color to distinguish these deluxe ducks.
The Birdist’s Rules Of Birding
Birdist Rule #96: Know Which Wrens Live Near You
January 10, 2019 — And how to find them.
News
Birding Like It’s 1899: Inside a Blockbuster American West Video Game
January 2, 2019 — In "Red Dead Redemption 2," a birder finds joy and despair in a realistic portrayal of wildlife in the pre-conservation era.
News
Can't Take a Birding Vacation? Try Google Street View Instead
December 4, 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.
Books
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.
The Birdist’s Rules Of Birding
Birdist Rule #43: Personalize Your License Plate With Something Birdy
October 24, 2018 — Let your birder flag fly.
Year Of The Bird
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.
News
Where to Find the Rarest Swift in North America
September 13, 2018 — Want to see a Black Swift? Ignore TLC’s advice and go chasing waterfalls.