Hello friends,Finally after coming back from Africa and spending a few weeks at home, I started getting the bug again. For people like me, its hard not to get the jungle vibe, and the urge to get back into the wilderness. Hence during end of April, I decided to do a quick trip to parts of Yala National Park which ...

Many a time, one would ask a wildlife enthusiast, “Why even bother to go again and again into the same parks and try and find the same animals over and over again?”This is a question, which cannot be answered logically. The reason being that those with a genuine yearning for a wilds have several motivations all combined into one. Firstly, ...

Horton Plains is a place which is close to my heart and arguably would be my favorite place in the world. The land of mist and rain, of rolling green hills and dark cold forests. This is one place which always held a mystery with it, and an emotion hard to describe. I have been travelling to this park since ...

This is the story of Tim, the most famous African elephant in recent memory. He was the most impressive elephant I have ever encountered in the years of travels in the wilds, and will always be my favorite and most memorable. Tim’s life began in the savannah’s and swamps of Amboseli National Park in Kenya, East Africa. He was estimated ...

Mannar situated in the North West of the country is the Holy Grail for birding in Sri Lanka. The species of migrants seen is mindboggling. My friend Niroshan came back with some amazing sightings few weeks ago, and I could not wait any longer, I made arrangements with Erich to go there during the Independence Day long weekend in February. ...

Wasgamuwa as one of the first parks that I had the privilege of visiting during my early years at school. I have a particular fondness for elephants and this place was an instant hit for me. We did not see many elephants during my initial trip in 1997 due to the severe drought. There were hardly any animals around, but ...

Today was a very goomy day, with overcast clouds etc. I was at home, being a Saturday, and as usual there was a long power cut. There was nothing to do at home, and after about 2 hours was getting ever so boring. So I decided to go out, and what better place than our usual neighborhood haunt Thalangama Lake.It ...

For as long as I can remember I was fascinated by Gorillas. Their power, majesty and human-like behavior, and gentle nature were something I was in awe of, and I dreamt of one-day coming face to face with them, especially a big Silverback (term used for a mature male gorilla whose hair on his back turns silver-grey as he ...

Dear Friends,I finally uploaded most of my photography portfolio on flikr,please follow below link to my photostreamhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/98406937@N08/with/9195861042/

I had just graduated from my degree, and I was aimless at home. I was looking out for jobs, but there were few and far between.My father told me he is going to Yala with one of his closest friends Uncle Stefan, and I jumped at the idea and asked if I could tag along.The journey began from Colombo, and ...

The Jungle Cat, one of the most elusive and rare felines found on the island. Very few people are even aware of its existence, and yet they are found in most parts of rural Sri Lanka.At first glance , you might mistake it for a normal house cat, but looking closer you will notice, its taller and long legged, as ...

The Sad and tragic story of Wasantha, dates back to 2003. I was the president of the S.Thomas College wildlife society, this was the time of the peace talks between the government and the LTTE. Wilpattu had been closed for many years due to the war, and finally opened up in 2003 during these peace talks. The park was not ...

The misty highland wilderness of Horton Plains National Park has been part of my life from way back when I was an infant when my parents took me as at 3 months old to this amazing cloud forest haven. Since then I have made this my second home and have travelled there extensively throughout my life. From catching a train ...

Around 7 years ago , I got news of a female leopard with some cubs being sighted in Udawalawe National Park. This park is more famous for its elephants, and seeing a leopard is an absolute rarity. The chance of seeing one would be a great opportunity, and hence myself and my friend Hamid decided to go on a day ...

Dear Friends. My first book titled "Children of Eden- A Tribute to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka" is available for pre order. The book is priced at Rs 4,500 per copy.Copies are limited and hence please pre book your copy, which can be collected at the exhibtion on 5th December (Harold Peiris Gallery) or posted after the event upon request. ...

Dear Friends, Its been ages since I posted anything on the blog. I sincerely apologize for such a long time lapse, as was very busy with my book launch and exhibition which was successfully completed. I greatly appreciate the support extended by my family and friends. Without their help this even wouldn't have been possible. The book is now available ...

Hop on to the Ultimate Island Safari with Classic Sri Lanka!13N/14D Package Includes:Accommodation and Meals as per ItineraryAll transfers in comfortable air conditioned vehiclesGuided by the best naturalists in the countryEntrance Tickets as mentioned on Itinerary Safari Jeep Rides Whale Watching Plane RidesFour Mineral Water Bottles per person per dayLeech Socks & Insect Repellent Welcoming at Airport with garlands and ...

Sando , the name alone brings shivers to anyone who has encountered him. He is the most dominant and aggressive tusker in Yala National Park. So aggressive, hes single handedly responsible for ramming many safari jeeps and chasing down even more. He is said to be responsible for brutally attacking other bull elephants including Gemunu the famous tusker of Yala. ...

I will never forget the first meeting of the Wildlife Society which I attended in 1997. I was the youngest member, and all the other boys were seniors in their late teens. This did not hold me back and I signed up for the first trip of the year, which was a 5 day camping excursion to Udawalawe. The cost ...

Dear Friends,I would like to invite you all to my maiden photography exhibition on the 26th and 27th of October at the Lionel Wendt Art Center.This event is a culmination of years of travelling into different wilderness locations in our country. From dry zone scrub forests, to rain forests to montane could forests and even to the deep ocean. I ...