Here is the winners list of the 2nd Vietnam Bird Race 2025, held from June 6 to 8, 2025, at Bidoup Nui Ba National Park in Da Lat, Vietnam. This event marks the second edition of the bird race in the country, following the inaugural race held at Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong River Delta.
Winners List of the 2nd Vietnam Bird Race 2025
This year’s event saw an impressive turnout, with 24 participating teams—comprising 93 bird photographers—demonstrating a significant increase from the previous edition. This growth is a promising sign that birdwatching is gaining popularity in Vietnam, which could boost both bird tourism and conservation efforts nationwide.
Additionally, this year saw participation from several international teams. There were participants from several countries, including Malaysia, China, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India and Peru.
The bird race and photography competitions spanned approximately 27 hours, starting at 6:00 AM on June 7, 2025, and concluding at 9:00 AM on June 8, 2025. Several competition categories were included in this year’s event.
The main event was the Bird Photo Race – Team Category, where teams of 3 to 4 members competed to photograph as many bird species as possible during the race. Submissions were due by 9:00 AM on June 8.
In addition to the main team category, there are three individual photography competitions:
- Best Photo of a Rare Bird Category
- Best Photo of an Endemic Bird Category
- Bird Moment Photo Category
Attractive prizes were awarded to winners in all categories, celebrating both skill and passion for bird photography and conservation.
Winners of the Bird Photo Race Team Category
Champion
- Team Ô Tác
- Country: Vietnam
- 70 bird species recorded
Second Prize
- Team Sigma
- Country: Vietnam
- 65 species recorded
Third Prize
- Team Ba Ria
- Country: Vietnam
- 64 species recorded
Encouragement Award
- Team Yellow-billed Nuthatch
- Country: Vietnam
- 58 species recorded
(For this competition, points were awarded to teams with the highest number of valid bird species recorded within the time limit)
Individual Photographic Competition Category
For the individual competition category, we are publishing the winning photos for all categories. One of the highlights is that a total of 93 bird photographers took part in this year’s competition. Each participant can submit a maximum of 4 photos.
Best Moment Photo (Two Joint-Winners)
Best Photo of a Rare Bird
Best Photo of an Endemic Bird
The Competition would not have been successful without the support of the event’s organisers and sponsors. The 2nd Vietnam Bird Race 2025 was held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Langbiang Biosphere Reserve, organised in collaboration with conservation organisations, government agencies, and sponsors, including Canon, Lexar, BH Asia, Maple Tree, Tran Duy Camera, and 1Life, with expert support from international judges and specialists.
Lucky Draw-A Fun-Filled Experience
To add to the excitement of the closing ceremony, a lucky draw was held for all attendees of the Bird Race. This light-hearted segment brought joy and anticipation, especially for those who didn’t take home prizes in the main competition categories.
In a moment of shared excitement, three lucky participants were randomly selected and awarded special gifts, ending the event on a high note and celebrating the spirit of participation and community.
Conclusion
Birdwatching tourism is a rapidly growing industry in Vietnam. The successful organisation of two editions of the Vietnam Bird Race highlights its increasing popularity and potential. We hope the organisers will continue to host this inspiring event in the years to come.
Our heartfelt congratulations go to the organisers and sponsors of the 2nd Vietnam Bird Race for delivering such a successful and well-executed event.
At Birdwatching Asia, we extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and participants for being part of this remarkable celebration of birds and nature. Also, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the event organisers for inviting us to cover the race. We look forward to supporting future editions of the Vietnam Bird Race and contributing to the growth of bird tourism and conservation efforts in Vietnam.
