Nicholas Lund

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

Birdist Rule #41: Identify Your First Warbler

April 13, 2016 — This is it! We’re here! Spring!

Birdist Rule #12: How to Misidentify a Bird With Grace and Dignity

April 06, 2016 — Mistakes happen to the best of us. Here's how to save face.

Birdist Rule #20: Identify Your First Gull

March 23, 2016 — They are not easy, but they are worth it. Probably.

Bracket: What’s The Best Bird-Named Sports Team? We Have a Winner

March 18, 2016 — In honor of March Madness, we’re letting our readers decide which avian mascot is most loved (and most accurate).

Birdist Rule #72: It’s Okay to Dislike Some Birds

March 09, 2016 — You don’t have to love every species. Here are some good candidates for your less-than-favorite birds.

Birdist Rule #58: How to Identify that Mystery Bird at Your Feeder

March 02, 2016 — Hint: It's probably a female cardinal.

And the Birding Oscar Goes To . . .

February 26, 2016 — It’s not just about the acting. Find out which film should win based on accurate bird depictions alone.

Birdist Rule #1: Spread the Birding Gospel to the Masses

February 24, 2016 — In a new column, Nick Lund (aka The Birdist) explains why you should bird proudly.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

December 21, 2015 — Yes, there are birds in the latest movie, and yes, I IDed them.

No, It’s Not Actually a Murder of Crows

December 01, 2015 — Okay, technically it is, but we should still abandon absurd—and antiquated—terms of venery.

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