Corey Arnold

Birding Without Borders

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

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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.

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From Audubon Magazine

Lessons From the World’s Biggest Year

By Noah Strycker
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.
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Day 365: So Long, and Thanks For All The Birds

By Noah Strycker
January 01, 2016 — 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
December 30, 2015 — 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
December 29, 2015 — 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
December 29, 2015 — Noah decides to finish out his Big Year with a trip to Assam.
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Day 299: Five Thousand Birds: A Dream Comes True

At long last, Noah reaches his goal…with months to spare.

The Audubon Bird Guide