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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 117: Languages and a Lake
April 29, 2015 —
Guatemala’s culture is as varied as its birds.
Day 116: New Milestones
April 27, 2015 —
Thanks to a big week in Costa Rica, Noah has seen more than half the birds in the Western Hemisphere.
Day 115: Committed Birding
April 26, 2015 —
With plenty of patience, and help from some friends, Noah continues to rack up species.
Day 114: Owls and Treats
April 26, 2015 —
Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast gets owlish.
Day 113: Karmic Balance
April 24, 2015 —
Birding takes some unexpected turns.
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