Corey Arnold

Birding Without Borders

Follow our intrepid correspondent as he sets a new Big Year world record.
 

Watch a 5-minute video of Noah's 2015 Big Year adventure:

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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.
Day 362: Back to India
December 29, 2015 — Noah decides to finish out his Big Year with a trip to Assam.
The Audubon Bird Guide
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Cormorants
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Hummingbirds
Priority Bird
Kittlitz's Murrelet
Brachyramphus brevirostris
Auks, Murres, Puffins
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Ducks and Geese