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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.
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Day 348: An Intense 36 Hours of Birding
December 18, 2015 —
The Big Year doesn't sleep, and neither does Noah.
Day 349: A Last-Minute Bird Spotting
December 18, 2015 —
Noah nearly misses his flight to catch a glimpse of the Australian Grass-Owl.
Day 351: The Final Sprint
December 18, 2015 —
With just two weeks left, Noah bounces from one bird to the next.
Day 350: A Poo-Enriched Paradise
December 18, 2015 —
A sewage treatment facility is a hotspot for wetland birds.
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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