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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 32: From Wetlands to Dry Land
February 03, 2015 —
After a day and a half on the Pantanal, Noah relocates to a lesser-known part of Brazil.
Day 31: Birding the Pantanal
February 02, 2015 —
Visiting in the off season means few tourists and plenty of birds.
Day 30: Stalking the Harpy Eagle
February 02, 2015 —
The most powerful raptor in the Western Hemisphere proves elusive, even when nesting.
Day 29: Spying Exotic Hummingbirds in Brazil
January 30, 2015 —
Hummers flock to a feeder that goes through up to 10 pounds of sugar daily.
Gear for a Year
Everything Noah brought fits into his 40-liter backpack.
Day 299: Five Thousand Birds: A Dream Comes True
At long last, Noah reaches his goal…with months to spare.
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