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Sandakan Bird Fair
Date : 29 - 30 November 2008
The Sandakan Bird Fair will be held at the Rainforest Discovery Centre on 29 - 30 November 2008, Sandakan. This will coincide with the launching of the book "Photographic Field Guide to Birds of Sepilok Forest" to be launched by the State Minister of Tourism, Culture & Environment.
Objectives:
- to create public awareness of the various magnificent Birds of Borneo
- to create awareness of the importance of Birds of Borneo to conservation and ecotourism activities in Sabah
- to introduce Birdwatching as Hobby
- to learn and enjoy Bird Photography and Digiscoping using Digital camera
- to create public awareness in preparation for the International Bird Fair 2009 and the Malaysian Rainforest Flora and Fauna Festival 2010
Activities:
- Birds of Borneo Photo Exhibition
- Talks
- Exhibition and Demonstration of Birdwatching Equipments (Binoculars, Scope, Telephoto lenses) - In collaboration with Nikon Malaysia
- Bird Colouring And Bird Painting competition
- Guided Birding Walks in Sepilok Forest
Exhibition Photos and materials: Various sizes from A4 to Poster size (18inx24in)
- Bird behaviours
- Birds in flight
- Raptors of Borneo
- Endemic Birds of Borneo
- Colourful birds of Borneo
- Birds of Borneo
- Migrant birds of Borneo
- Birdwatching locations in Sabah - various birdwatching location and how to get there.
- Bird Paintings
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