Nicholas Lund

Nicholas Lund lives and birds in southern Maine. He is the outreach and network manager for Maine Լ��Ƶ and runner of 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).

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.

Birdist Rule #58: How to Identify that Mystery Bird at Your Feeder

March 02, 2016 — Hint: It's probably a female cardinal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northern Harrier

October 30, 2015

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.

Wilson's Phalarope: The Rebel

September 18, 2015