Tag: Bird Sanctuaries

The Attidiya Bird Sanctuary is located near Colombo and presents the ideal opportunity for bird enthusiasts without the need of lengthy travel.

Anawilundawa Wetland is a designated RAMSAR site, with large populations of waterfowl & waders. With 168 species recorded here, its a haven for birdlife.

The Nawadankulama Tank is a large man made water body which attracts an abundance of waterfowl and waders, both resident and migratory.

Giant’s Tank is a massive reservoir built in ancient times and supports large populations of water fowl, making it an attractive site for bird watchers.

Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary is a wetland system comprised of a brackish water lagoon and mangrove swamps, and nesting ground for resident & migratory birds.

Victoria Randenigala Rantembe Sanctuary is a sprawling protected area in the valley of the Mahaweli River, the catchment basin of the three reservoirs.

The Kannaliya Forest Reserve, a spectacular biosphere, presents a paradise for nature lovers offering excellent bird watching and trekking experiences.

Ingiriya Forest Reserve, a veritable haven for bird watchers, is a small area of lowland tropical forest surrounded by rolling hills and rubber plantations.

Labugama Kalatuwawa Forest Reserve covers the highest slopes in Colombo, and its forested slopes dominated by vegetation typical of tropical rainforest.

The Salgala Sanctuary is a wet zone forest reserve rich in bird life. Here birding enthusiasts can look forward to sighting a number of rare species.