Calendar of events

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

Further Information
Organiser : Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan
Venue : Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan
Contact Person : Cede Prudente
Telephone : +60-89-235525
Fax : +60-89-235526
Email Contact : info@cedeprudente.com
Event Website : http://birdfair.sabahtourism.com