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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 55: 24 Hours of Birding
February 26, 2015 —
Noah does a Big Day in northern Peru.
Day 52: The Price of an Owl
February 25, 2015 —
Bargain birding in northern Peru.
Day 53: High-Risk, High-Reward Birding
February 25, 2015 —
While in Peru, Noah鈥檚 focusing on finding the endemic species he might only catch in the area.
Day 51: Pushing the Limits
February 20, 2015 —
After days of birding on very little sleep, Noah gets some rest the hard way.
Day 50: Birding Deja Vu
February 20, 2015 —
Noah hits northern Peru with a few friends.
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