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Can one 鈥渂ird nerd,鈥 with little more than a backpack and a spotting scope, crush the round-the-world Big Year record?
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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鈥檚 Biggest Year
After 365 days and a new world record, Noah reflects on what he learned鈥攁nd 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 281: Onward To China
October 09, 2015 —
Noah reaches Sichuan鈥檚 western mountains.
Day 280: Which Side Is for Driving, Again?
October 09, 2015 —
Noah wraps up Myanmar by scoping out some elusive birds.
Day 279: Knocking 'Em Out In Kalaw
October 07, 2015 —
A bird in hand really is worth two in the bush.
Day 278: Rain or Shine
October 05, 2015 —
Noah braves Myanmar's unpredictable floods.
Day 276: From Tourist to Attraction
October 05, 2015 —
Noah heads to Mount Victoria.
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