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

Birdist Rule #75: Get a Bird Tattoo, and Make It a Good One
February 16, 2017 — What makes a good bird tattoo you ask? Well, read on!
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #42: Discover the Thrill of Chasing a Rare Bird
February 09, 2017 — There's nothing like the excitement—and dread—that comes from driving across multiple states to possibly see a rarity.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #7: Take a Kid Birding
February 03, 2017 — Helping the next generation learn the joys of birding is important, but first you have to make it fun. Try these tips.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #106: Go Find Yourself a Bufflehead
January 26, 2017 — Ready to move on from Mallards? Start with these adorable little ducks.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #93: Understand How Different Raptors Are Built to Hunt Their Prey
January 19, 2017 — Other than just being cool to know, it can also help you find and identify them.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #50: Learn to Live with Bird Errors in TV and Movies
December 29, 2016 — Don't let the frustration drive you insane.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Putting Merlin's New Bird Photo ID Tool to the Test
December 20, 2016 — We tried out the app's newest feature using photos from an SLR camera, smartphone pictures, and even our subpar art skills.
In the Field