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

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.
Year of the Bird
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.
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10 National Parks That Are Surprisingly Great for Birding
July 31, 2018 — You don't have to visit Yosemite to see a lot of species.
Year of the Bird
A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 — As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
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Birdist Rule #59: Learn to Identify Warblers From Below
May 10, 2018 — The underside is what you spend the most time looking at, after all.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Four Quick Tips for Identifying Hybrids
April 04, 2018 — A mix of two different species, these birds trick experts and novices alike.
In the Field
Ten of the Best Podcasts About Birds
March 16, 2018 — So you can get your birding fill, even when you can't get outside.
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If I Were a Robot, Here's All the Awesome Birding Features I'd Have
February 13, 2018 — Eventually we'll all be cyborgs, so you might as well start thinking about it.
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