Nicholas Lund

Contributor, Audubon magazine
About

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

The Shoebill: Or, the Most Terrifying Bird in the World
August 05, 2016 — Are you ready for this thing? I don't think you're ready for this thing.
About Birds
Birdist Rule #97: Get to Know Your Goldfinches
August 04, 2016 — This is the California Gold Rush they don’t teach you about in history class.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #29: Buy a Scope...Or Don't
July 27, 2016 — You don’t need a massive lens to find birds, but it sure makes things more fun.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
The House Finch
July 15, 2016 — Thanks to an undercover Audubon sting, this bird is more of a backyard staple than a celebrity.
The Sketch
Birdist Rule #49: How to Dress for Birding
July 06, 2016 — Your normcore doesn’t impress me, and it sure doesn't impress the birds either.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
The Chuck-will's-widow and Eastern Whip-poor-will
June 30, 2016 — Nightjars, goatsuckers, whatever you want to call them—these freaky birds are heard but rarely seen.
The Sketch
Birdist Rule #33: What to Do When You Find a Rare Bird
June 29, 2016 — Get ready for your 15 minutes of birding fame—it’s going to be one heck of a ride.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #60: Figure Out What Kind of Vulture Is Circling You
June 22, 2016 — (And creep your friends out while you're at it.)
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding