Chilaw, West Coast,
Sri Lanka
The Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary is a 1400 hectare land which was declared a Ramsar site in 2001 as it consists of high biodiversity and harbors a huge number of resident and migratory waterfowls.
Today, this area is very popular amongst bird watchers and nature lovers. nature lovers.
During Migration season, a large varieties of birds can be seen using this as a feeding and breeding ground. Many species, local and migratory can be seen, like the Purple Swamphen as above.
Pheasant Tailed Jacana... breeding and nesting
Migratory birds that can be easily spotted are flocks of egrets, eurasian spoonbills, black headed
ibis....to name a few
including this Spot billed Pelicans gracefully landed on the lake.... and many many others not posted.
And while we were driving out, the Crested Serpent Eagle was there
above us, bidding us farewell and hoping to see us again.
Anavilundawa Sanctuary is certainly a nature's paradise worth the visit.
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