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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 167: Going Bald
June 17, 2015 —
In search of a rare ibis.
Day 166: Language Barriers and Mountain Birds
June 16, 2015 —
Noah continues to explore Turkey.
Day 165: Touchdown in Turkey
June 16, 2015 —
Noah meets up with a young Turkish record-holder.
Day 164: All in the Details
June 15, 2015 —
Reflections on leaving Norway
Day 163: Alpine Birding
June 15, 2015 —
A late spring lingers above treeline.
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