Images of more than 70 rare bird species at Langbiang World Biosphere Reserve

Vietnam BirdRace 2025 concluded with the recording of more than 70 rare bird species at Langbiang World Biosphere Reserve (Lam Dong province).

Beautiful Moment Award: Minivet by Ha Vu Linh from Da Nang

On June 9, the organizing committee of Vietnam BirdRace 2025 announced the results of the competition held at Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park (core zone of Langbiang World Biosphere Reserve). The competition lasted for 27 hours.

The Vietnam BirdRace 2025 competition brings together 93 photographers and bird watchers from Vietnam and 8 countries, along with nearly 100 local children (participating in the forest canopy tourism experience).

The contest was deemed to have created an inspiring wilderness journey, far beyond the scope of a nature photography contest.

Four photographers won the best photo award at Vietnam BirdRace 2025 - Photo: TV

With the theme "Birds Connecting the World", this year's competition saw the participation of photographers and researchers from the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India and Peru.

During nearly a day and a half taking place in the unique terrain of Langbiang plateau, the teams hunted and recorded images of rare bird species, thereby spreading the message of love for nature and the need to conserve biodiversity.

Beautiful Moment Award (joint): Lesser Shortwing by Li Tian Shu from China

24 teams worked tirelessly to cling to pine forests, cross evergreen forests, and cross cold plateau terrain to record images of more than 70 bird species, from endemic species such as the grey-cheeked black-crowned babbler to rare species such as the yellow-billed tree-climber.

Team O Tac won the championship with 70 recorded species, followed by team Sigma with 65 recorded species, team Ba Ria with 64 species and team Troe Cay Vang Beak with 58 species.

Rare Bird Photo Award: Yellow-billed Nuthatch by Truong Anh Tuan from Nha Trang

In the individual category, excellent series of photos such as: Phuong Cheo by Ha Vu Linh (Da Nang), Lesser shortwing by Li Tian Shu (China), Climbing the Golden Mine Tree by Truong Anh Tuan (Nha Trang) were all highly appreciated for their rarity and emotion.

Endemic Bird Photo Award: Collared Lauhingthrush - by Bui Thanh Trung from Ho Chi Minh City

Mr. Henry Goh - tourism advisor of Pahang state (Malaysia), member of the jury - commented: "Vietnam can absolutely become Asia's top destination for bird watchers and eco-tourists".

Photographer Thuan Vo - deputy head of the organizing committee - affirmed: "The language of birds has brought international friends closer together, through understanding and love of nature."

Nurture love of nature from small steps

Not only a playground for professional observers, Vietnam BirdRace 2025 is also an experience festival for 100 local students.

Children are led into the forest, learn to identify mushrooms, participate in environmental games and even first aid skills in nature - the young buds are being nurtured to become the next generation for conservation.

Mr. Nguyen Hoai Bao - head of the organizing committee - emphasized: "Educating the young generation is the most sustainable key to preserving the precious values that nature bestows."

MV - Tuoitre.vn

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