Corey Arnold

Birding Without Borders

Follow our intrepid correspondent as he sets a new Big Year world record.

Welcome to Birding Without Borders

Welcome to Birding Without Borders

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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The Final Species List in Taxonomic Order

The Final Species List in Taxonomic Order

All the birds Noah saw in his Big Year, grouped by family.

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Lessons From the World’s Biggest Year

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.

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Watch a 5-minute video of Noah's 2015 Big Year adventure:

Day 365: So Long, and Thanks For All The Birds

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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Follow Along:

Day 107: 48 Hours in Jamaica

April 20, 2015 — Noah takes a sojourn in the Caribbean.

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Day 106: Shorebirds Without Borders

April 17, 2015 — The Western Sandpiper is one of Panama’s best ambassadors.

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Day 105: The Sapayoa

April 16, 2015 — In pursuit of an enigmatic bird.

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Day 104: Hitting 2,000

April 16, 2015 — A big day helps Noah reach a new milestone.

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Contest: How Many Species Will Noah See?

April 15, 2015 — Enter to win prizes by guessing how many species Noah will see month by month.

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The Audubon Bird Guide

Adopt a Bird

Non-breeding adult. Photo: Steve Dubois/Audubon Photography Awards

White-tailed Ptarmigan

Pheasants and Grouse

Adult (Pacific russet-backed form). Photo: Mick Thompson/Flickr (CC-BY-NC-2.0)

Swainson's Thrush

Thrushes

Adult. Photo: H. Clarke/Vireo

White-throated Swift

Swifts

Adult. Photo: Tom Benson/Flickr (CC BY NC ND 2.0)

South Polar Skua

Skuas and Jaegers

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