I have to admit, I’m not much of a birder. I do enjoy spotting unique, colorful, and unusual species of birds in the wild, particularly when I’m visiting another country. But, Arjan Dwarshuis – the subject of the video below – took birdwatching to an entirely new level back in 2016 when he set a new record for spotting the most species – 6852 in fact – in a single year. To do that, he had to visit 40 different countries, traveled on 140 flights, and was on the go for 366 days. It is quite a story of dedication and commitment. Check it out below.
Around the World in 6,852 Birds from Great Big Story on Vimeo.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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