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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?
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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 259: A New Big Year World Record
September 16, 2015 —
In India, Noah passes the mark for most species in one year—with more than three months to go.
New World Record Set for Most Species of Birds Seen in One Year
September 16, 2015 —
APP blogger Noah Strycker plows through the current world record, notching 4,342 species with over three months to go in his big year.
Day 258: Encountering Elephants, and Good News
September 15, 2015 —
Noah’s last book earns an exciting nomination.
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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