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

Birdist Rule #49: How to Dress for Birding
July 06, 2016 — Your normcore doesn’t impress me, and it sure doesn't impress the birds either.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
The Chuck-will's-widow and Eastern Whip-poor-will
June 30, 2016 — Nightjars, goatsuckers, whatever you want to call them—these freaky birds are heard but rarely seen.
The Sketch
Birdist Rule #33: What to Do When You Find a Rare Bird
June 29, 2016 — Get ready for your 15 minutes of birding fame—it’s going to be one heck of a ride.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #60: Figure Out What Kind of Vulture Is Circling You
June 22, 2016 — (And creep your friends out while you're at it.)
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #88: Think Up Some Excuses To Go Chase Birds
June 15, 2016 — What happens when a rare bird shows up while you’re still at school or the office? WHAT HAPPENS THEN?
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #10: Know What Birds Are Doing Each Month
June 08, 2016 — Use this Birdist-approved almanac to keep track of birding time.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #55: Go on a Pelagic Birding Trip
June 01, 2016 — Hold your bile, conquer your sea legs, and head far offshore. Trust me, the birds are worth it.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Birdist Rule #71: Figure Out What Kind Of Chickadees You’ve Got
May 25, 2016 — Learn these seven species and you'll never go dateless again.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding