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Stories about nature, wildlife and Birds in sri lanka
explore the details with a stunning collection of nature, birds, and wildlife photographs meticulously captured by Shamith Liyanage (Lee), the seasoned and knowledgeable Chauffeur Guide of Gesha Tours, showcasing his expertise and artistry.
BRAHMINY STARLING
The Brahminy Starling is a migratory bird found in moist lowland scrubland.
ORIENTAL DARTER
The Oriental darter is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia.
PURPLE SWAMPHEN
Common resident bird of low country tanks, swamps and reed-beds of both wet and dry zones.
COMMON REDSHANK
The Common Redshank often rather wary, alerting other birds with its loud, fluty, whistled calls…
GREEN-BILLED COUCAL
The Green-billed Coucal is a bird native to Sri Lanka. This bird can be observed at Meetirigala Reserve, Kitulgala Reserve, …
SCALY-BREASTED MUNIA
Very common resident bird of grasslands, gardens and paddy fields throughout the island. It
BARN SWALLOW
The Barn Swallow is the most widespread swallow species in the world and one of …
ASIAN BLACK BULBUL
Black bulbul is a resident breeding bird lives in forest patches of Sri Lanka. Common in wet zone.
TICKELL'S BLUE FLYCATCHER
Tickell’s blue flycatcher lives in every part of Sri Lanka and India to southeast Asia
SRI lANKAN WHITE-EYE
Sri Lanka White-eye is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. It lives in highlands elevation
BROWN-CAPPED BABBLER
An uncommon and endemic bird distributed locally from lowlands to mid hill forests.
ORIENTAL HONEY BUZZARD
Rather rare breeding resident occurs throughout the island while population may increase during the winter months
YELLOW-BROWED BULBUL
The yellow-browed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, …
JACOBIN CUCKOO
The Jacobin cuckoo is a slender black and white bird with a distinctive crest that is …
SRI LANKA BLUE MAGPIE
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is a brightly colored member of the Corvidae family native to Sri Lanka. This species …
COMMON KINGFISHER
Common resident bird of almost all fresh water bodies throughout the island while getting less …
GREY HERON
The grey heron is a beautiful, large wading bird in the Ardeidae family with distinctive feachers such …
PAINTED STORK
The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a striking and beautiful bird that is common…
ASIAN PARADISE FLYCATCHER
The Asian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is a strikingly beautiful bird known for…
BLACK-CAPPED BULBUL
The Black-capped Bulbul (Rubigula melanicterus) is a strikingly beautiful and…
Stories about Enchanting and renowned Destinations in Sri Lanka
Explore Sri Lanka for must-see destinations, iconic landmarks, hidden beauty spots and popular places.
Sinharaja Rain Forest - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has 8 World Heritage Sites. These are 6 cultural sites, the natural Sinharaja Rainforest and the Central Highlands …
Ritigala Mountain-Sri Lanka
Ritigala is a mountain and a forest monastery in central Sri Lanka that dates back to the 1st century BCE …
Dambulla Cave Temple - Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple is located at an elevation of 1118 feet from the sea level rises a massive rock from …
Sigiriya Rock - Sri Lanka
Often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world, the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya is a marvel that baffles …
Nine Arch Bridge - Ella , sri Lanka
The nine-arch bridge, commissioned under the British in 1921, stands proudly as a testament to …
Ravana Fall - Ella, Sri Lanka
Ravana Falls is a beautiful, popular waterfall in the hills of Ella, Sri Lanka. Ravana Falls …
Temple of the Sacerd Tooth Relic - Sri Lanka
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, (Sri Dalada Palace) who is like the pinnacle of all Buddhist people …
Polonnaruwa Watadageya - Sri Lanka
Watadageya is an architecturally stunning ancient structure dating back to the Polonnaru Kingdom …
Horton Plains National Park - Sri Lanka
Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka, Horton Plains National Park stands as a testament …