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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 336: Birding in Paradise
December 05, 2015 —
The highlands of Papua New Guinea offer spectacular birding.
Day 335: Second Biggest Day
December 01, 2015 —
Noah sees his 6,000th life bird and 5,500th year bird.
Day 334: Papua New Guinea By Way of … Australia?
November 30, 2015 —
A complicated way to get there, and some reflections with one month to go.
Day 333: Sweet Day in Bali
November 29, 2015 —
Noah discovers Balinese strawberries on a quick island hop—and adds 23 new birds to the list.
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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