Birding isn’t only for the countryside. City dwellers can spot fascinating species if they know where to look
experience the birds in the city Considering Colombo breathtaking architecture and the hustle and bustle of the nation’s capital, it’s quite understandable if you don’t immediately notice that another world awaits you right in the heart of the city. Just to the east of the city lies 4 wet lands and 3 sanctuaries. Covering 500 hectares, around 680 football fields, the forests are home to no less than four unique nature protection areas.
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Colombo is home to 110 species of birds out of 494 species of birds Srilanka. Urbanized Cities can offer some of the easiest and most efficient birding than countryside. Many places are quickly reached by public transportation & many city parks are a manageable size . Walk through parks, concrete trails, forests, ruins, marshes, channels, paddy field, mudflats, mangroves are most fun way to escape from the city. A big advantage of urban birding tour is that Guest can often get a lot closer to certain species, because they’re used to being surrounded by people. . Highlights 4 hour cycling & walking tour A Demonstration about avian fauna Refreshment or packed breakfast Capture more than 70 birds Great opportunity for photos Bird check list available What guest`s age or skills, Guest will see the birds Fitness Easy walking & cycling is required Time Early morning start at 6.30am (minimum 3 hours)