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Can one “bird nerd,” with little more than a backpack and a spotting scope, crush the round-the-world Big Year record?
Birding Without Borders
Follow our intrepid correspondent as he sets a new Big Year world record.
The Final Species List in Taxonomic Order
All the birds Noah saw in his Big Year, grouped by family.
Lessons From the World’s Biggest Year
After 365 days and a new world record, Noah reflects on what he learned—and shares some tips for anyone itching to get outside.
Watch a 5-minute video of Noah's 2015 Big Year adventure:
Day 365: So Long, and Thanks For All The Birds
Noah rings in the New Year with a rare owl on the last day of his Big Year.
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Day 301: No Rest For The Weary
October 28, 2015 —
After hitting four islands in 10 days, Noah lands in Bangkok.
Day 300: The Great Philippine Eagle
October 27, 2015 —
On his last day in the Philippines, Noah hunts for the country’s most iconic bird.
Day 297: Chocolate Hills of Bohol
October 25, 2015 —
Noah gets a dozen more birds, one species at a time, and closes in on 5,000.
Gear for a Year
Everything Noah brought fits into his 40-liter backpack.
Day 299: Five Thousand Birds: A Dream Comes True
At long last, Noah reaches his goal…with months to spare.
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