Birding Without Borders
Welcome to Birding Without Borders
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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The Species List
Here are all the species Noah saw as he traveled the world on his 2015 Big Year.
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The Final Species List in Taxonomic Order
All the birds Noah saw in his Big Year, grouped by family.
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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:
Noah's Arc
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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:
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.
From Audubon Magazine
Lessons From the World’s Biggest Year
By Noah Strycker
After 365 days and a new world record, Noah reflects on what he learned—and shares some tips for anyone itching to get outside.
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Day 365: So Long, and Thanks For All The Birds
By Noah Strycker
Noah rings in the New Year with a rare owl on the last day of his Big Year.
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Day 364: One More Day
By Noah Strycker
Noah enjoys marsh birding on the next to last day of his Big Year.
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Day 363: 6,000 Birds!
By Noah Strycker
On a freezing morning on the edge of the Himalayas, Noah sees his 6,000th species of the year.
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Day 362: Back to India
By Noah Strycker
Noah decides to finish out his Big Year with a trip to Assam.
The Audubon Bird Guide
