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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 256: India!
September 13, 2015 —
A new continent edges Noah closer to breaking the world Big Year record.
Day 255: Life in the Gilt Lane
September 13, 2015 —
Luxury cars, the world's tallest building, and 39 new birds in United Arab Emirates.
Day 254: On to the Middle East
September 12, 2015 —
Saying goodbye to Africa and arriving in the United Arab Emirates.
Day 253: Out of Africa
September 12, 2015 —
Noah reflects on the 1000-plus species he saw during his sub-Saharan travels.
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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