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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 197: The Aardvark
July 17, 2015 —
Noah sees the first animal in the dictionary.
Day 196: Big Cats
July 17, 2015 —
On safari, sometimes it’s hard to focus on birds.
Day 195: Seeing Spots
July 17, 2015 —
Noah cleans up the Big Five in South Africa.
Day 194: On Safari
July 14, 2015 —
A big day for fur and feathers.
Day 193: Touchdown in South Africa
July 14, 2015 —
Birding one of the largest game reserves in Africa.
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