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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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Lessons From the World’s Biggest Year
February 29, 2016 —
After 365 days and a new world record, Noah reflects on what he learned—and shares some tips for anyone itching to get outside.
Day 365: So Long, and Thanks For All The Birds
January 01, 2016 —
Noah rings in the New Year with a rare owl on the last day of his Big Year.
Day 364: One More Day
December 30, 2015 —
Noah enjoys marsh birding on the next to last day of his Big Year.
Day 363: 6,000 Birds!
December 29, 2015 —
On a freezing morning on the edge of the Himalayas, Noah sees his 6,000th species of the year.
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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