Seeing 5000 bird species in a single year is the goal of 28-year-old Eugene, Oregon ornithologist Noah Strycker. It will be the ultimate big year. The current world record is 4341. Noah has a definite plan and a book contract from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that will help cover expenses.
Read more at Eugene birdwatcher wants to set world record by counting 5,000 species in a single year | OregonLive.com.
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By: narhvalur on November 16, 2014
at 7:49 AM
And to think I was tickled when I saw my 200th species this year! Mr. Strycker will be putting up some serious frequent flyer miles on his journey!! I hope he makes it and I’m looking forward to the book!
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By: judysbirds on November 16, 2014
at 6:09 AM