Sarawak Bird Race 2010 | 8th Oct – 10 Oct 2010
From the beach to the mountain
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date : 8th October 2010 (Saturday) – 10th October 2010 (Sunday)
Venue : Buntal, Kubah, Semenggoh, Borneo Highlands Resort
Organiser : Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) & Borneo Highlands Resort (BHR)
Website : www.birdrace2010.borneohighlands.com.my
INTRODUCTION
The Bird Race returns for the 3rd time with more activities and plenty of fun. The Bird Race 2010 is jointly organised by Borneo Highlands Resort (BHR) together with Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) aiming to promote the love and appreciation of nature amongst the community.
What is a Bird Race?
A bird race is a “fun race” where teams of two compete against each other in searching, identifying, and recording as many species of birds within a stipulated time.
OBJECTIVES
- To promote the love and appreciation of nature to the general public, as well as to gather bird-watching enthusiasts from all over.
- To create a synergy between natural environment and human development aside from aiming to promote awareness of nature.
- To develop internationally recognized bird watching event and this will contribute to the state’s tourism sector.
WHY BORNEO HIGHLANDS RESORT?
- Recognised as one of the Important Bird Areas In Malaysia (Mount Penrissen)
- Montane Forest
- Located 1000m above sea level (There are a group of birds that can only be found in high altitude above 800m)
- The only location around Kuching of this altitude that is easily accessible
- Unique and Exciting place for bird watching and appreciation of nature
CATEGORIES & PARTICIPATION FEES
- Long Race (From Buntal – Kubah – Semenggoh – Borneo Highlands Resort) - RM100 per team of two
- Short Race (at Borneo Highlands Resort) - RM100 per team of two
Most information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Hi may I know when’s d bird race for 2011? Currently not in Malaysia so I’d like to know when the event will take place in 2011. Thnx.
Hi Zayed, this year the Bird Race dubbed the Sarawak Bird Race 2010 will be held officially from 9th to 10th October 2010. Detailed information will be posted once it is available.
Thank you for your interest.
Hi..just wanna ask is it possible that the date of this event will change again?
Hi Mary, the date for this event has been finalised and will not be changed.
This is confirm by both Borneo Highlands Resort and Malaysian Nature Society.
Please note that the long race will flag off at Buntal while the short race will be at Borneo Highlands Resort.
Both races will end at Borneo Highlands Resort.
Updated information and the event website will be up soon.
Please join our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BorneoHighlandsResort to get faster updates if you have Facebook account.
Thank You.