Birding

Day 45: The 1,000th Bird
February 17, 2015 — Noah passes an important landmark on Valentine’s Day.
Day 44: Peruvian Birding Begins
February 15, 2015 — On the first day of Peruvian birding, Noah inches closer to 1,000 species.
How to Tell a Hairy Woodpecker From a Downy Woodpecker
February 13, 2015 — Size and tail color are two of the biggest clues when deciphering these two backyard regulars.
The Little Twitcher Who Could
February 13, 2015 — This early birder wants to be the next David Attenborough, but not before she sees 5,400 birds.
Day 43: Hitting the Bird Ceiling
February 13, 2015 — Even while spotting 100 species, just one was new for Noah’s Big Year.
Day 42: Backyard Birds
February 12, 2015 — Noah didn’t have to go too far to find some amazing species.
Day 41: Super-Endemic Brazilian Birds
February 11, 2015 — Another day of birding in Brazil gets Noah close to 1,000 species.
Day 40: The Snipe Hunt
February 10, 2015 — Noah celebrates a special day with a special bird.
Day 39: From Early Flights to Late Birds
February 09, 2015 — Noah leaves Belem for his last Brazilian location.
Day 38: Brazil Nuts and Roadkill
February 09, 2015 — Along with a Black-chested Tyrant, Noah makes some interesting non-bird discoveries.