Sony Alpha Bird Festival 2026 🦅📸
Calling all bird photography and birding enthusiasts! Join us at the Fraser’s Hill Bird Festival for an exciting weekend of photography, learning and friendly competition.
Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist or experienced photographer, everyone is welcome—including users of other camera brands!
Event Details
📅 Date: 18–20 September 2026
📍 Venue: Wyndham Garden Shahzan Fraser’s Hill
📸 Open to: All camera brands and experience levels
🏆 Total prizes: RM32,560 across both challenges
Choose One Challenge—or Join Both!
Participants may register for the Bird Photography Competition, the Bird Photo Race, or join both events.
As each event has a separate registration page, participants joining both must complete both registration forms.
1. Bird Photography Competition
Submit up to two of your best bird photographs.
Entries will be judged based on composition, creativity, technical execution and overall visual impact.
💰 Registration fee: RM100 per person
Prizes Worth RM19,924
🥇 1st Prize: Sony RX10 V
🥈 2nd Prize: Sony FE 100–400mm F5.6–8 OSS Lens
🥉 3rd Prize: YC Onion Pineta Pro Carbon-Fibre Monopod with Litch Gimbal Head and Lowepro Tahoe BP 150 Backpack (Mica)
🏅 4th Prize: GPO Passion SD 8×34 Binoculars
🏅 5th Prize: Leofoto BPA-35L All-in-One Travel Photography Camera Backpack (Black)
🏅 6th Prize: Leofoto LY-224C + LH-25R Y-Shaped Centre Column Carbon-Fibre Travel Tripod (Red)
🏅 7th Prize: Sony LCR-EL Lens Rain Cover
🏅 8th Prize: Sony SF-E128A SD Card
🏅 9th Prize: Sony SF-E128A SD Card
🏅 10th Prize: Sony SF-E128A SD Card
👉 Register for the Bird Photography Competition here: Click HERE
2. Bird Photo Race
Form a team of three and 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 species.
💰 Registration fee: RM150 per team of three participants
Prizes Worth 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
👉 Register for the Bird Photo Race here: Click HERE
🎁 Claim Your Complimentary Event T-Shirt/Hat
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a participant survey.
Complete the survey and select your preferred size to claim your complimentary Sony Alpha Bird Festival 2026 T-shirt for Bird Photography Competition or Hat for Bird Race.
Event Highlights
✅ Open to all camera brands
✅ Beginners are encouraged to participate
✅ Choose one challenge or participate in both
✅ Complimentary event T-shirt or Hat upon survey completion
✅ Gear loans available for Sony and non-Sony users
✅ Bird photography sharing and guided photography walk
✅ Learn camera settings and basic editing techniques
✅ Connect with fellow photographers and nature enthusiasts
Bring your passion, creativity and love for nature. Join us and celebrate the fascinating world of birds and bird photography at Sony Alpha Bird Festival 2026! 🐦✨
