Anuar McAfee

Anuar McAfee is an academic, conservationist and ornithologist at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), where he has served as Director of the International Centre since 2014. An active member of the Malaysian Nature Society for over 20 years, he has co-organised Terengganu’s Kenyir Bird and Nature Quest for more than a decade. He is the author of Birds of Terengganu, published in English and Mandarin, which received the Anugerah Buku Negara 2025.

Anuar can help photographers discover Terengganu’s birdlife by sharing knowledge of birdwatching locations, habitats, resident and migratory species, and seasonal opportunities. His experience in conservation and bird research offers valuable guidance for visitors seeking to photograph the state’s rich avian biodiversity.

• Key birdwatching locations and hotspots
• Resident and migratory birds
• Best times and seasonal opportunities
• Birding photography advice