Even though the name suggests that its a reptile eater, it is prey on birds, amphibians, mammals, and fishes. Commonly can be observed where there is forest or tree cover. Crested serpent call is very distinctive and can be heard from a distance. #crestedserpenteagle #naturalist
Feeding wildlife can lead to cause a number of serious problems.· They do not need food from humans to survive, and that food is not healthy for them. They have specialized diets and they can become malnourished or die if fed the wrong foods. Also, animals cannot distinguish food from wrappers or foil and can get sick eating these items.· ...
Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel is the National Animal of Sri Lanka.This animal is active mostly during the cooler part of the day mean from dawn to about 9am in the morning and from about 4pm to until dusk in the evening. There are three sub species has identified in Sri Lanka. They are Ratufa Macroura Macroura (Distribution - from the ...
By enforcing dominance hierarchies among both males and females, Toque macaque society is very structured.Changes in the composition in troops are normally done by the females. Wild living Toque Macaques like to eat flowers, insects while their main dietary preference is fruit.#toquemacaques
Diyasaru park, Thalawathugoda offers a great opportunity for the nature lovers in the heart of Colombo including a butterfly garden. Most of birds including some migrants, butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles, and some mammals like purple faced leaf monkey can observed in this park. In addition, it is the home for some fishing cats and otters. This valuable 65 acres of land ...
Girihadu seya is situated in Thiriyaya in the district of Trincomalee In Sri Lanka and supposed to the first buddhist stupa in Sri Lanka.The Stupa in the Vihara is highly venerated by the people, as it is believed to contain the hair relics of Lord Buddha.
A blend of game drives, marine life, and diverse of landscapes, all packed into a compact area Sri Lanka provides an unparalleled experience for wildlife enthusiasts. Sri Lanka has become the easiest place in the world to see the blue whales; the largest mammal ever lived on the planet. On top of that Yala National Park has become the ...
Kokkilai lagoon is one of the best lagoons in Sri Lanka.This picturesque lagoon is situated in the Mullativu and Trincomalee districts in the North-East of Sri Lanka and designated as a wildlife sanctuary. The shallow water of the lagoon attracts lots of water birds including comorants,egrets, and herons. #LagoonsinSriLanka
Originally Victoria Park was the research center of the Hakgala Botanical Garden and subsequently it was renamed after Queen Victoria in 1897. It covers about 27 acres of land and best to visit during the flowering season from March to May and August to September.The Nanu Oya River runs through the park, creating number of small lakes.Number of bird species ...
Wildlife photography is an essential tool to inspire the desire to protect wildlife. It has the power to turn people on to the wonder of nature. But we must remember to put the welfare of the subject first. Even though there are no clear guidelines a few basic principles that can help make the way clearer. · Know the ...
Having 33 endemic bird species with a total number of 509 bird species including the migrant birds Sri Lanka provides an unparalleled birding experience for any serious bird watcher. With its rich bio diversity and various climatic conditions it never fails to satisfy any bird watcher who comes to Sri Lanka from any part of the world. Whether you ...
