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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?
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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 217: A Tricky Day
August 06, 2015 —
A luxurious resort may have nice amenities—but it’s lacking in birds.
Day 216: The Road to Ground-Rollers
August 06, 2015 —
Tough birding in Mantadia nets rewards.
Day 215: A Rainy Day
August 06, 2015 —
Noah runs into a new parasite.
Day 214: Road Trip
August 03, 2015 —
Thanks to a cancelled flight, Noah treks across Madagascar by car.
Day 213: The Van Dam’s
August 03, 2015 —
Stalking an elusive super-endemic.
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