Tissa

The Bundala and Tissa wetlands, which include 20 kilometres of coastline, lagoons, and scrub, are home to over 150 bird species, would thrill bird enthusiasts in Sri Lanka. The park consists primarily of dry, prickly scabland and shallow, brackish lagoons that constitute a complex wetland system that supports a diverse birdlife, including several species of migratory birds. Winter migratory birds and big flocks of flamingos live in these marshes. Crocodiles are also attracted to the lagoons. The park is frequently visited by endangered sea turtles that lay their eggs on the beach from October to January.

It is one of the best areas in Sri Lanka for birdwatching, especially between December and April when the park is busiest. Bundala’s scenery is exceptionally appealing, with its beautiful lagoons, mesmerising streams, prickly scrub jungles, and sparkling dunes. It is home to 200 different bird species, ranging from small bee-eaters to magnificent open-billed storks. Typically, the rare black-necked stork and the great thick-knee are the main attractions. It’s simple to detect the blue-tailed bee-eater, spoonbill, redshank, greenshank, spot-billed pelican, blue-faced malkoha, brahminiy kite, crested-hawk eagle, and brown strikes. Bundala National Park serves as a winter habitat for the greater flamingo, spotted between September and March.

The Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary is a lovely, laid-back setting with just you and a boatman punting a boat around the lagoon in a peaceful part of Sri Lanka’s southeast. Kalametiya is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most important bird sanctuaries, having been named a wildlife refuge in 1938, disbanded in 1946, and reinstated in 1984 following a conservationist movement. Its quest for existence has made it appear exceptionally special.