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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 39: From Early Flights to Late Birds
February 09, 2015 —
Noah leaves Belem for his last Brazilian location.
Day 38: Brazil Nuts and Roadkill
February 09, 2015 —
Along with a Black-chested Tyrant, Noah makes some interesting non-bird discoveries.
Day 36: A Bird Without a Name
February 06, 2015 —
Noah may be the first American to see a new species of piculet.
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