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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 172: Spanish Imperial Eagles
June 21, 2015 —
Noah finds Spain's No. 1 bird for birders on the longest day of the year.
Day 171: Hot Weather
June 21, 2015 —
Noah has already seen two-thirds of the bird species in Spain.
Day 170: Birding the Hippodrome
June 20, 2015 —
A reclaimed horse-racing track in Spain provides wetland habitat for birds.
Day 169: Making News and Crossing Borders
June 19, 2015 —
Noah trades Turkey for Spain just after gaining recognition in the country.
Day 168: The 3000th Bird
June 19, 2015 —
Noah hits a new milestone in the mountains.
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