The Borneo Bird Festival 2023 is back and will be held from 21 to 22 October at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sepilok, Sandakan. Now in its 13th year, the two-day festival attracts bird watchers, photographers, and nature lovers to the RDC.

Borneo Bird Festival 2023

Every October, the bird festival sees more visitors interested in the avian world, and several are picking up the hobby of birdwatching and bird photography. While the festival focuses on several elements of birding and nature, many other non-birding activities are available, like nature walks, conservation talks and a local bazaar.

The team members, vendors, and participants are from last year.

Of course, the birding industry players are seen at the main festival grounds, where you will see popular camera and optics brands showcasing their latest products. In addition to them, several birding-related resorts, NGOs, and even wildlife departments will participate in the largest birding festival in Borneo.

Often, state tourism boards also showcase their products related to birdwatching and other nature products. I have been participating in and visiting the bird festival here since 2008, and this event has made me a birdwatcher and photographer.

The main activities take place at the bird festival.

Activities at the Bird Festival

The main activities include the Sabah Bird Race and Bird Photography Contest, where you can register at the event or visit the official Facebook page below.

Borneo Bird Festival 2023

• Date: 21-22 October
• Day: Sat & Sun
• Venue: Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah
• Time: 7.00 AM to 6.00 PM
• More Info: Borneo Bird Festival Facebook Page

The program for this year’s festival in Sabah.

Conclusion

For those planning to attend the Borneo Bird Festival 2023, please make your flight and accommodation arrangements as soon as possible; otherwise, limited rooms will be available.

Those lodges and hotels around the festival area in Sepilok tend to sell out fast; therefore, if there are no available rooms, you may need to stay in the Sandakan city area or around Mile 4,5 or 6.

I will be there as always, and if you see me, say hello. I look forward to meeting old and new friends there.