{"title":"Flamingo Watching","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlamingo watching in Sri Lanka is a truly enchanting experience for nature and bird lovers. These beautiful pink birds migrate to the island during the winter months, gathering in places like the Jaffna Peninsula, Mannar, and Bundala National Park. Early mornings and evenings are ideal for seeing large flocks wading in the wetlands, showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich birdlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flamingo-watching-from-bundala-national-park","title":"Flamingo Watching from Bundala National Park","description":"\u003cp\u003e(SKU: LK75BD0200) This safari takes you on a joyride through\u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/bundala-national-park\"\u003e Bundala Bird Park\u003c\/a\u003e - a haven for migratory waterbirds. You will be traveling through a Ramsar Wetland to see the colorful birdlife that wings their way to Sri Lanka for winter. Eager butterfly enthusiasts will find the safari a journey of discovery. Change your view of life and nature as you marvel at the freedom of thousands of birds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate Safari Jeep. 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During September and March, hoards of migrants arrive in Bundala; among them are Marsh and Curlew Sandpiper, Curlew and Greenshank Golden and Kentish Plover, Large and Lesser Sandplovers. While the Broad-billed Sandpiper and Red-necked Phalarope are the rare visitors, the most famous migratory bird is the greater \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/flamingo\"\u003eflamingo\u003c\/a\u003e. Hoards of flamingoes are one of the most common sights. In this period over 10,000 shorebirds might be feeding at any one day. The lagoons at the park attract a great variety of aquatic birds: among them are ibis, pelicans, painted storks, Black-necked Stork, terns, gulls, sand-pipers, snipes, teals, egrets, and spoonbills. Endemic birds include the Brown-capped Babbler, Ceylon Woodshrike, and Ceylon \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/junglefowl\"\u003eJunglefowl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable clothing. 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From November to April, this vast lagoon, with its extensive mudflats and seagrass beds, transforms into a sanctuary for these graceful birds. The migratory season brings large flocks of flamingos to the lagoon, creating a captivating spectacle for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserve flamingos in their natural habitat, feeding and resting along the tranquil shores, offering a serene and unforgettable bird-watching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommentary and advice from expert naturalist guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly recommended for Bird Watching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood or drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpenses of personal nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaffna Lagoon is a large lagoon off \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/jaffna\"\u003eJaffna\u003c\/a\u003e District and \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/kilinochchi-district\"\u003eKilinochchi District\u003c\/a\u003e , northern Sri Lanka. The lagoon is surrounded by the densely populated Jaffna Peninsula containing palmyra palms, coconut plantations, and rice paddies. The lagoon has extensive mudflats, seagrass beds and some mangroves. The lagoon attracts a wide variety of water birds including American flamingoes, ducks, gulls, terns and other shorebirds. Sri Lanka is a vital staging point in the migration of birds and its wetlands are internationally recognized as important for the conservation of birds. Many arrive on the Jaffna coast and north-west coast before journeying down to the south of Sri Lanka using a number of staging posts. The muddy waters of the estuaries can be a haven for flamingos, and a host of small waders. Spoonbills and terns’ frequent freshwater lakes. The sky might even sound to the song of skylarks. During the migrant season, Jaffna Lagoon and Kayts Causeway region becomes a hotspot for waders, ducks and rare migrant birds. Lesser Sand Plovers, Little Stints, Black-tailed Godwits, Mash Sandpipers, Little Ringed Plovers in large numbers can be seen feeding on the sides of the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable clothing. Hardy hiking shoes appropriate for trudging in mud. 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Mannar Island is one of the best spots in \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e for spotting migratory birds and for other animals also. There are giant tanks made about 1500 years ago which serves as best nesting places for both endemic and migratory birds.In \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/mannar-city\"\u003eMannar\u003c\/a\u003e you will see birds such as Greater \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/flamingo\"\u003eFlamingos\u003c\/a\u003e, Black Tail Godwits, Gargneys, Pintail Ducks, Gulls, Plovers, Terns all in flocks of several hundreds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the breathtaking beauty of Mannar, a region in northern Sri Lanka renowned for its seasonal gathering of \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/flamingo\"\u003eflamingos\u003c\/a\u003e. From November to April, the mudflats and shallow waters of Mannar attract large flocks of these striking birds during their migratory season. 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