Explore Sri Lanka by A Field Naturalist
Sri Lanka, the wonder of Asia is a unique travel destination in the world. The best country to visit in 2019 as per the Lonely Planet. A paradise for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.. Probably the best wildlife destination outside Africa. Also a blend of cultural experience. Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is considered as the 8th wonder of the world, is a great display of ancient architecture.
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Some helpful tips to be an ethical wildlife photographer
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 signs of the stress of your subject species – There is always a stress for
the animals when we flock around their natural feeding and gathering places but
we have to be very aware of our effects so that it can be minimized.
·
Take
special care at breeding season – Special care needs during this season. We
have to avoid actions that might result in driving parents away from the young
allowing them more vulnerable to predators.
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Not
to destroy or alter the habitat for a better view or scene.
·
Do
not feed wildlife for a better shot and honor their wildness.
·
Be
transparent on how a photograph was made
Build your
reputation as a wildlife photographer by doing it in a more responsible manner.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Why Sri Lanka is a top priority for bird watchers around the world?
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 are a serious bird
watcher or a casual bird watcher it always has options. During the migration
season more than 200 species arrives Sri Lanka from India, Siberia,
Scandinavia, and Western Europe. The latter part of the year is the best time
for bird watching in Sri Lanka. In my naturalist life, some of our clients have
become serious bird watchers and nature lovers after having a casual walk with
me because of the diversity of nature we have here. Even in the capital city of
Colombo provides greater opportunities for bird watching in places like
Diyasaru Park – Thalawathugoda and Baddegana Wetland Park.
Some of the
popular destinations for bird watching in Sri Lanka are
·
Sinharaja
Rain Forest
·
Bundala
National Park
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Kumana
National Park
·
Horton
Plains National Park
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Anawilundawa
Ramsar Wetland
·
Wilpattu
National Park
·
Kitulgala
·
Galsway
Forest – Nuwaraeliya
·
Minneriya
National Park
·
Kaudulla
National Park
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Why Sri Lanka is considered as a best wildlife destination in the world?
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 most popular park to see Leopards
in the world as it has the highest density of leopards in a compact area.
·
Highest
rates of the biological endemism – 16% of its fauna and 23% of its flora are
endemic to the country.
·
Abundance
of birdlife – According to the last known records more than 500 bird species
are recorded in Sri Lanka including the migrants. Out of that more than 30
species are endemic to Sri Lanka.
·
The
largest gathering of the Asian Elephants on the bed of the Minneriya Lake during
the months of September and October. Hundreds of elephants congregate around
the reservoir.
·
Sri
Lanka’s very own big five – Elephants, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Blue Whales, and
Sperm Whales
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Stunning
accommodation options are available adjacent to the popular wildlife
destinations.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Why you should not feed wild animals?
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 wrong foods. Also
animals cannot distinguish food from wrappers or foil and can get sick eating
these items.
Increase
the chances of disease transmission by gathering too many animals in one place.
Also it will lead to unnecessary crowding and competition and increase the
chances of having fights and injuries among animals.
Lose the
natural fear of humans and can be aggressive. Once they learn that they can
panhandle for food they can become a nuisance. This is a common problem in Sri
Lanka as most of the people feed wild elephants on roadside cause to lead attacks
and Toque Macaques has become a nuisance in most of the places because of human
feeding.
Increase
the chances of road accidents as they tend to stay near the road.