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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.
Follow Along:
Day 356: Joining the Huddle
December 22, 2015 —
Medieval times and black-tie attire are the themes at Miranda's giant shorebird roost.
Day 355: Seabirds and Stunning Scenery
December 22, 2015 —
Noah braves rough seas and dark forests for New Zealand's most iconic birds.
Day 354: Hiking Across Hobart
December 22, 2015 —
Noah does some fast bowling—er, birding—in Tasmania.
Day 353: The Forest is Burning
December 19, 2015 —
Noah and friends bird the Toolangi Forest and get out just ahead of a fire.
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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