In 2015 Noah Strycker set himself a lofty goal: to become the first person to see half the
world's birds in one year. For 365 days with a backpack binoculars and a series of one-way
tickets he traveled across forty-one countries and all seven continents eventually spotting 6
042 species-by far the biggest birding year on record. This is no travelogue or glorified
checklist. Noah ventures deep into a world of chronic sleep deprivation airline snafus
breakdowns mudslides floods war zones ecologic devastation conservation triumphs common
and iconic species and scores of passionate bird lovers around the globe. By pursuing the
freest creatures on the planet he gains a unique perspective on the world they share with
us-and offers a hopeful message that even as many birds face an uncertain future more people
than ever are working to protect them. Birding Without Borders is light-hearted and filled with
stories of exotic birds risky adventures and colorful birding companions. - New York Times
Book Review Highly recommended for anyone interested in travel natural history and adventure.
- Library Journal Even readers who wouldn't know a marvellous spatuletail from a southern
ground hornbill will be awed by Strycker's achievement and appreciate the passion with which he
pursues his interest. - Publishers Weekly
