This year, the Wings of KKB 2023 Selangor Bird Race will take place from 29-30 July at Jalan Bukit Kerajaan Recreation Park, Kuala Kubu Bharu, which is opposite the Hulu Selangor Municipal Council office.

This is an exceptionally curated event, especially for education purposes and attracts a lot of school participation. There are some open categories for walk-in participants. But the Wings of KKB birding event has seen more school engagement over the years.

Wings of KKB 2023 Selangor Bird Race

As the Selangor Bird Race takes place at Kuala Kubu Bharu or KKB, many categories are available for various levels of schools and universities. And there are two open categories for non-students.

This year, a massive pool of RM15,000 will be allocated as prizes for all categories, which is fantastic news. However, we feel money should not be used to lure participants as passion should be the main interest.

At the time of writing this article, no official sponsors were mentioned. Still, the KKB Town Council and Selangor Recreational and Tourism Club are the prominent people behind this birding event.

Last year, the Wings of KKB 2022 was held in December, but the organisers have brought it back to mid-year this year. In 2019, the event was held in April. I gather there is no fixed date for this event.

In total, there are ten categories of events taking place during the birding event. Three of them are open categories that anyone can join and are highlighted in bold.

1. Bird Race (Open Category – For anyone to join)
2. Bird Race (University Category)
3. Bird Race (Secondary School Category)
4. Bird Race (Primary School Category)
5. Bird Race (Special Student Category – limit to 8 teams only)
6. Bird Photography Category (Open Category – For anyone to join)
7. Bird Painting (Open Category – For anyone to join)
8. Bird Painting (Secondary School Category)
9. Bird Explorace (Secondary School Category – limit to 20 teams only)
10. Bird Explorace (Primary School Category – limit to 20 teams only)

Wings of KKB 2023 Program Information

• Event Days: 29 – 30 July 2023
• Closing Ceremony: 30 July 2023 at 3.00 pm
• Venue: Jalan Bukit Kerajaan Recreation Park, Kuala Kubu Bharu (opposite Hulu Selangor Municipal Council office)

Registration Period

• Opening Date: 19 June 2023 at 2.00 pm
• Closing Date: 26 July 2023 at 5.00 pm
• Email: wingsofkkb.selangorbirdfair@gmail.com
• Wings of KKB Facebook Page

Rules and Regulations for all Participants:
1. Participants are required to read the conditions of participation for the contested category
2. For the Birds Photography and Birds Painting categories, the number of entries can exceed one entry under one name. The participation fee will be charged based on the number of participants. Example: Ahmad wants to submit three drawings, so Ahmad needs to pay RM x 3 entries.
3. The participation fee rate does not include the Official Program T-Shirt. Participants must pay an additional RM40/per person to get the Official Program T-Shirt (Short Sleeve).
4. The shirt sizes offered are from XS to 2XL; for sizes 3XL and above, the price of the Official Program T-Shirt is RM50/person.
5. The option to buy the Official Program T-Shirt is only open for registration before or on 7 July 2023 (Friday).
6. Payment can be made to:
KELAB REKREASI DAN PELANCUNGAN U/SEL
MAYBANK
012071209549

Location Map for Wings of KKB 2023

Conclusion

The Wings of KKB program was first introduced in 2012 to promote bird watching activities in Kuala Kubu Bharu and promote Kuala Kubu Bharu City as a Park Heritage City.

For anyone interested in attending the Wings of KKB 2023 Selangor Bird Race, please take note of the dates, and you can visit the official Wings of KKB Facebook to get more information, or you can scan the barcode in the main image to register online.