Sony Alpha Bird Festival (Fraser's Hill) - Bird Race - 18 - 20 Sept 2026 (Group of 3)

Sony Alpha Bird Mini Festival 2026 🦅📸

Calling all bird photography and birding enthusiasts! Whether you’re a beginner, hobbyist or experienced photographer, everyone is welcome to join us at the Fraser’s Hill Bird Festival from 18–20 September 2026.

Get ready to explore the beauty of birdlife, challenge your photography and observation skills, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes through two different challenges!

🐦 Bird Photo Race
Race to photograph as many different bird species as possible. Rankings will be based on the total number of verified species captured, with clear photographic proof required for every submission.

Registration fee: RM150 per team of three participants 

📸 Event Highlights:
✅ Two exciting bird photography challenges
✅ Open to users of all camera brands
✅ Beginners are highly encouraged to participate
✅ Gear loans available for Sony and non-Sony users
✅ Learn new techniques and experience bird photography
✅ Connect with fellow photographers and nature lovers
✅ Stand a chance to win exciting prizes

The top five teams will win prizes worth a total of RM12,636. Every member of each winning team will receive a prize:

🥇 1st Prize: Sony ZV-1F camera for each team member — worth RM7,797 in total
🥈 2nd Prize: RM700 N4 Camera N-Points for each team member — worth RM2,100 in total
🥉 3rd Prize: RM500 N4 Camera N-Points for each team member — worth RM1,500 in total
🏅 4th Prize: Leofoto L-CS-201 Classic Camera Strap for each team member — worth RM789 in total
🏅 5th Prize: Homan 64GB SD Card for each team member — worth RM450 in total

Whether you prefer capturing one unforgettable bird photograph or racing to document as many species as possible, there is a challenge for you.

Bring your passion, creativity and love for nature. Let’s celebrate the fascinating world of birds and bird photography together at Sony Alpha Bird Festival 2026 (Fraser's Hill)! 🐦✨

*Terms & Conditions

To learn more about full event details: Refer Here 

• Participants are required to bring your own camera and lens.
• Sony camera and lens is available for loan but unit is limited. *First come first serve basis.

Workshop Itinerary/Rundown

18 September 2026, Friday
4.00pm – 5.00pm : Participant arrival, registration and T-shirt collection at Wyndham Garden Shahzan Fraser’s Hill
5.00pm – 5.30pm : Introduction by Sony Malaysia
5.30pm – 6.00pm : Basics of Bird Photography Sharing by Nur Ismail
6.00pm – 6.30pm : Camera Settings for Bird Photography by Nur Ismail
6.30pm – 7.00pm : Basic Bird Photography Editing by Nur Ismail
7.00pm – 8.00pm : Dinner (self-arranged)
8.00pm – 8.30pm : Sponsor Sharing Session
8.30pm – 9.00pm : Bird Photography Competition and Bird Photo Race Briefing
9.00pm – 9.30pm : Gear Loan Collection at the Main Hall
9.30pm : End of Day 1 – Rest

19 September 2026, Saturday
7.00am – 7.30am : Participants gather at the hotel lobby
7.30am : Bird Photography Competition and Bird Photo Race Flag-Off
8.00am – 10.30am : Guided Bird Photography Walk with Sony Alpha Guru
12.00pm – 1.00pm : Gear Loan Return at the hotel lobby
1.00pm – 2.00pm : Lunch (self-arranged)
2.00pm – 3.00pm : Gear Loan Collection at the hotel lobby
7.00pm – 7.30pm : Gear Loan Return at the hotel lobby
7.30pm – 8.30pm : Dinner (self-arranged)

20 September 2026, Sunday
7.30am : Bird Photo Race ends
8.00am – 9.00am : Bird Photo Race Submission at Wyndham Shahzan Fraser’s Hall
11.00am : Bird Photography Competition submission deadline and gear loan return at Wyndham Shahzan Fraser’s Hall
12.00pm – 1.30pm : Lunch (provided by the organiser)
1.30pm – 2.00pm : Participants gather at the hotel’s main hall
2.00pm – 3.30pm : Closing and Prize-Giving Ceremony
3.30pm : End of event and participants disperse