Sarawak Bird Race 2010

Hey ya'll, been silence for a while, been very busy with work so that can explain why there's a lack of update on the blog. It's end of the year so a lot of last minute thing to be completed. Anyway, its October 2010, less than 3 months it will be a brand new year coming. So what's the new resolution of 2011? Not thinking about it yet? Well, I haven't have any idea myself :p.

So, to kick off October, lets start with a nature based post :p This will be about Sarawak Bird Race 2010 which will be held at the beautiful scenic Borneo Highland Resort. This is the 3rd year this event was organized. I've joined the first in 2008 but unable to be there for 2009 and sadly also have to skip this year's due to work commitment :(

Anyway, that won't stop me from delivering the information although it's quiet late. So, this event is particularly a bird race. Don't get me wrong, you don't have to bring your pet bird and put them into race in which those crossing the finish line first will win :p Specifically, this bird race is where the participants (in a group of two person) will try to spot and identify the wild birds they see in the events location. Meaning that like bird watching but with a sense of competition. It can be define as "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". So, those bird watchers and those who like wildlife (particularly birds here) should join this events. Normally bird watchers will do it for the sake of fun and hobby but here you put all those bird watching and bird identification hidden skills of yours to practice and in the running to win attractive price!

This event is jointly organized by Borneo Highland Resort and Malaysian Nature Society. The detail of the event are as follow:

The race is divided into two categories and the participation fees are as follows:

Long Race
(Buntal – Kubah National Park – Semenggoh Wildlife Centre – Borneo Highlands Resort)
RM100 nett per team of two

and

Short Race
Around Borneo Highlands Resort
RM60 nett per team of two

Additional information and fees
• Kubah National Park entrance fee – RM10 per pax **
• Semenggoh Wildlife Centre entrance fee – RM3 per pax entrance fee**
• Participation exclude meals and transportation
**Not included in participation fee

I know I know the participation fees and other cost look expensive but you can share with your partner 50/50 which I think will not be too much burden. Try to join and you won't regret paying for it :p To add to your motivation here's the prizes for each categories of the race:

The winning teams to be awarded as follows:
1. Long Race:
• 1st Prize – RM2000
• 2nd Prize – RM1500
• 3rd Prize – RM1000
• 4th & 5th – Congratulatory Prizes

2. Short Race:
• 1st Prize – RM500
• 2nd Prize – RM350
• 3rd Prize – RM250
All participants will be given a Certificate of Participation

Attractive? Of course it is, imagine how many Laksa and Mee kolok you can eat with those prizes (if you're a fan of those two highly addictive delicious food) :p

The detail tentative of the race are as follow (click the image to view large):

Apart from the race event, there will be some side events also organized such as Nature Talks by MNS Experts and Nature Walks. So for those who are new to bird watching this is time when you can learn a lot from all the experts at the event. There will be many experts bird watchers attending the events. For those who just build their interest in bird watching and has never done any, this is also the time when you can build your basic skills in it. So what are you waiting for, contact these peoples for more details of the race and registration: 

Benard Tiang ‐ (6) 016‐886 0139 – benard@borneohighlands.com.my
Susan Teal ‐ (6) 012‐855 1799 ‐ mnskuching@gmail.com
Anthony Wong ‐ (6) 013‐833 3163 ‐ antwong@pc.jaring.my

Hurry as this race will take place this weekends from 8th-10th October 2010!

For more information visit Borneo Highland Resort Website at http://www.borneohighlands.com.my

or click HERE