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Bird Watching Spots in Sri Lanka

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Crane (Bird) | Photo by nuzree via Pixabay , CC0 Public Domain

The bird population of Sri Lanka range from those that are endemic to the island to some of those that are migratory. Bird watching in Sri Lanka is a popular activity among wild life enthusiasts. One of the areas that is famous is Dambulla and it’s near by bird watching hubs such as Habarana and Sigiriya forests. The surrounding lush green tropical forests are a great place to explore the beaks and feathers within them. There are several eco friendly accommodation options within the areas that are great for one to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. They often also provide facilities to explore the surroundings such as organizing excursions and bird watching tours as well as safaris,one such hotel is Kalundewa Retreat.

The tropical climate and the presence of wetlands that surround the bird sanctuaries make Sri Lanka a great location in South Asia for bird watching. There are well over 400 species of birds that can be observed across various locations of the country. 23 out of them are endemic to the country. Most of the species that are endemic to Sri Lanka can be found around the wetlands and mostly concentrated around the hill country. They are often seen throughout the year.

In the areas in and around Dambulla, such as the Sigiriya forest Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill one could spot birds such as Sri Lanka Jungle fowl, Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Sri Lanka Woodshrike ,Malabar Pied Hornbill , Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher among many others. Migratory birds often come to Sri Lanka during the winters in the Europe and Soviet countries hence it is worthwhile to have a look at the season before heading out on one of the tours. The month of December has been declared as the National Bird Month. There are also a handful of bird sanctuaries spread across various parts of the island.

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Bird Watching in Sri Lanka

The beautiful tropical island of Sri Lanka is not only home to just 20 million people but to a lot of other beautiful living beings that add to the beauty of this paradise. Among them are the birds that decorate the clear blue skies of the island. It is regarded as the paradise for all the bird watching enthusiasts. Sri Lanka Bird watching tours are a popular activity for those bird-loving tourists who come to the island. One of the pioneers in organising such tours is Nkar Travel House. They offer specialised bird watching tours in various parts of the island to suit the various needs of tourists.

The tropical climate and the exotic landscape of the Indian ocean island make it a heaven for bird lovers. There are around 427 different species of birds in Sri Lanka. Out of which 23 are endemic and around 200 are migratory. They make their flight from India, Siberia, Scandinavia and Western Europe to escape the weather and for various other factors. The best time to engage in bird watching is to arrive in the island during the later part of the year. The month of December has been declared as the National Bird watching month.

The best places to engage in bird watching are spread across various parts of the island. There are some dedicated bird sanctuaries in various parts of the island. Some of them include, Kumana National Park, The Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, Sinharaja Forest, Kitulgala Forest Reserve, the Bodhinagala Sanctuary, Kandalama Bird Sanctuary and Udawatte Kele among many others. One of the highlights about the avifauna in the country is the presence of a mixed species flock, which adds more excitement to the whole experience.

Apart from bird watching for those wildlife enthusiasts, there are many national parks across the island worth checking.

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