September 12, 2015 — Saying goodbye to Africa and arriving in the United Arab Emirates.

September 13, 2015 — Luxury cars, the world's tallest building, and 39 new birds in United Arab Emirates.

September 13, 2015 — A new continent edges Noah closer to breaking the world Big Year record.

September 15, 2015 — A new continent means there are plenty of new species to see.

September 15, 2015 — Noah’s last book earns an exciting nomination.

September 16, 2015 — Audubon blogger Noah Strycker plows through the current world record, notching 4,342 species with over three months to go in his big year.

September 16, 2015 — In India, Noah passes the mark for most species in one year—with more than three months to go.

September 18, 2015 — Post-record, it’s back to work.

September 18, 2015 — Noah’s recent record brings interest from local birders.

September 19, 2015 — Noah finds peacocks in the wild, and delicious Indian cuisine.