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

Wilson's Phalarope: The Rebel
September 18, 2015
The Sketch
A Beginner’s Guide to IDing Cooper’s and Sharp-Shinned Hawks
September 18, 2015 — The differences are subtle, but shape and size can help in a big way.
ID Tips
John James Audubon: Confused, Wrong, or Neither?
September 14, 2015 — Audubon painted a bunch of birds that no one has seen since. We explore the most likely options behind the mystery birds.
Birds of America
Wilson’s Storm-Petrel
July 24, 2015
The Sketch
The Monk Parakeet: A Jailbird Who Made Good
June 26, 2015
The Sketch
On the right a stack of bird guide seats on the ground, on the left a person wearing boots.
What Bird Guide Is Best For You?
May 12, 2015 — Whether you’re just getting started or looking for the perfect warbler app, you’ll find the right guide here.
Gear Advice
How To Begin Birding
January 25, 2015 — Like birds, but don’t know how to make the leap to becoming a birder? Here are three easy steps to get you into the field.
Birding