Nicholas Lund

Contributor, Audubon Magazine

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

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).
Birds in the News
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.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
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.
Culture
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.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
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.
Birds in the News
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.
News
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