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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 59: Making the Best of Car Trouble
March 02, 2015 —
Flat tires, a broken transmission, and a lost license—just another day on the road in Peru.
Day 58: Birding Manu National Park
March 02, 2015 —
A landslide delayed access to the large preserve, but roadside birding helped pass the time.
Day 57: The White Sands of Iquitos
February 27, 2015 —
Birding specialities in a little-known jungle habitat.
Day 56: 20-Something Birders
February 27, 2015 —
Young, local birders help Noah through Peru.
Day 55: 24 Hours of Birding
February 26, 2015 —
Noah does a Big Day in northern Peru.
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