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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.
Follow Along:
Day 321: Birding Over Bikinis
November 18, 2015 —
Not even the inviting warmth of therapeutic hot springs can distract Noah from his birding mission.
Day 322: A Mountain of Luck
November 18, 2015 —
Noah sets out to find three elusive birds on Mount Kinabalu.
Day 319: The Most-Wanted Non-Bird Sighting
November 17, 2015 —
While racking up new species, Noah has a very special encounter.
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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