Annual Banquet 2026

Speaker: Gina Nichol

SABAH: Borneo’s Wildlife Paradise

Sabah, the Malaysian state that occupies the northern part of Borneo island, harbors large tracts of lowland and montane rainforest and is home to vast array of stunning birds including more than 40 endemics. With the country’s highest peak, Mount Kinabalu, lush tropical forests and wildlife filled riverine habitats, Sabah is a a must visit destination for birders and wildlife enthusiasts. Brightly colored Pittas and Broadbills, the extraordinary Great Argus, Bornean Bristlehead, Whitehead’s Trogon, Whitehead’s Broadbill, Storm’s Stork, all add to the exotic allure of Sabah, as does the chance to see a variety of primates including Proboscis Monkeys and Orangutans. This presentation describes the unique wildlife of Sabah with vivid photographs and anecdotes and chronicles what it is like to experience Borneo’s wildlife paradise.

Watch for registration details available in the spring!