Look who’s back in their numbers
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With the start of the migratory season, thousands of birds make their way to the regions bordering the equator to flee the winter, and Mannar transforms into an avian paradise.
Although the previous year saw a drastic dip in the number of Flamingos in the region, currently there are approximately 800-1000 Flamingos seen in Mannar, with numbers expected to rise in the coming weeks. They are regularly seen in the salt pans and the causeway. Hundreds of mixed species of ducks, Black tailed godwits, Glossy ibis, Great black-headed gulls and other assorted waders and water birds blanket the Korakulam reservoir. The Vankalai bird sanctuary is also filled with ducks, small mixed species of waders, Ruff and Temmink’s Stint.
Palmyrah House in Mannar has one of Sri Lanka’s leading bird guides Upali Ekanayake on site to assist guests in their bird watching activities.