The spotted deer is one of the most common animals one will encounter in the wilds of Sri Lanka. This abundance at times results in its indifference by most visitors to these locations. Often the victim of every predator in the wild including poachers. I find these animals very interesting especially from a photography point of view, because of the ...
Bundala was one of the first National Parks I visited as a small child. My parents and few other family friends headed on a trip in October 1991, back before anyone had heard of the place. We booked the Lanka Salt Bungalow which was a very basic place bordering the park. I was only five years old at the time ...
Sri Lanka's bird life aka "avi fauna" have been studied and observed for many years. It was thought that every species was recognized and identified by that time. But there was yet an undiscovered species of owl lurking in the shadows of our rainforests. Finally observed, identified and studied it was finally recognized as a new species in 2004 and ...
Minneriya National Park is the home of the now world famous “gathering” of elephants. Every year hundreds of elephants from around the region congregate on the banks of this massive man made tank built by one of the greatest kings in our history King Mahasen, to feed on the sweet grasses. Nowhere on earth will you see so many elephants ...
The adventure on Saturday the 5th of January 2013 was a very random one. I had planned to do a bird watching hike to Kitulgala along with Erich and few other friends. I had heard so much about the diversity of avifauna in that region that I was very keen to do a small reconnaissance mission before planning a longer ...
The wild boar is one animal not to be messed withDuring the years of travelling in the jungles there are a few animals which I have learnt to fear. Among these I think the most dangerous is the wild boar. Very few people give this animal its due respect, and if you ask a random person what they think about ...
I was returning back to Panikkawila bungalow in Wilpattu National Park after a tiring day on the road. The time was 6.00 PM and we were approaching the bungalow on a dark , densly forested road. The light has faded and thus our driver Senevi turned on his lights for the home stretch. Myself and my friends were having a ...
I had a great Christmas this year. My sister was back in Sri Lanka after 5 years overseas and our family was once again whole. I really wanted to take my sister to Wilpattu, as I wanted her to experience the true jungle experience this park offers unlike most national parks in the country. Unfortunately this December the entire island ...
I have been pining to go somewhere since my exhibition finished, and other than a short trip to Kitulgala I didnt travel anywhere.I decided enough was enough, and made plans to head somewhere during the weekend. I dont have much leave and hence decided to make the best of Saturday and Sunday.I was curious to go someplace I havent been ...
I have been wanting to visit Sinharaja for a very long time, but due to different reasons it kept getting postponed. Finally due to a last minute reshuffling during the Avurudhu holidays this April I managed to squeeze in a quick visit to this amazing rainforest for two days.I managed to get our family vehicle a Totota Hilux pick up ...
Hi All, It’s been a long time since I last updated on wildlife diaries. The fact of the matter is that I was unable to travel for a few weeks due to my ankle injury, as well as a few pending MBA assignments which I needed to complete. I had made no plans for this long weekend as my friends ...
During November this year, my friend Erich gave me a sudden call during work. He has just bought a new DSLR camera and wants to try it out ASAP. He suggested we go to Wilpattu during the weekend for a quick jungle fix. I suggested we stay overnight on Saturday and return back after a morning round on Sunday as ...
I have been planning a trip to Galgamuwa for quite some time.I am desperately trying to find the big tusker I encountered last year in the vicinity. The last time I couldn't get such great pictures as the light was very low when he turned up. I am hoping that I can get some stunning shots of this majestic giant ...
Lions in India, somehow sounds a strange phrase, as if it doesn’t match or make sense. But the reality is, there are wild lions in India, and no they were not introduced, rather they have been roaming wild for thousands of years. The Asiatic Lion, a unique subspecies are the rulers of the wild kingdom of West India. Historically, these ...
It was March 2017, and the season when most past pupils from my alma mater S.Thomas College and our rival school Royal College, get together for 3 days in what is the oldest cricket match on record which has been played since 1879. A time when men from all walks of life, from students to corporate CEO's get together in ...
Dear Friends,Born Free a nonprofit organization based in the UK is trying to work on a project to help reduce the human elephant conflict. They require the assistance from individuals who maybe interested in helping raise funds for this worthy cause. Note that this is a genuine cause and all donations and fund allocation will be audited and disclosed to ...
Tigers in my opinion are the most beautiful big cats in the world and one of the most enigmatic animal species to have ever lived. The true might and majesty of the tiger is something to behold. Seeing a tiger in the wild and coming face to face with one is a humbling experience. I was privileged to have my ...
