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Bird Watching in Makandawa – Kithulgala

Kithulgala
Excellent
Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

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Overview

Bird Watching in Makandawa – Kithulgala

Bird Watching in Makandawa – Kithulgala – The beautiful Makandawa Forest Reserve is located in the scenic village of Kitulgala in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Makandawa Forest Reserve established as a forest reserve to protect the watershed of Kelani River. It is home to many endemic flora and fauna. The forest is secondary lowland rainforest on the lower slope with the forest extending up to the higher elevations, contiguous with the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. Makandawa forest reserve has several waterfalls such as Makulella falls, Lenthiriella falls to exploration.

Makandawa Forest Reserve is one of the wettest places in the country which affected by two monsoons in every year. It receives an annual rainfall of 3500mm-5250 mm and mean temperature is around 27 Degrees. The area is protected as a Forest Reserve which comes under the purview of the Forest Department. It is 195 hectares in extent and declared as a sanctuary in 1903.

Second to Sinharaja, the Kitulgala forest reserve would be the ideal rainforest habitat to spot most of the lowland endemic species of birds. Mammal species found here include the Grizzled Indian Squirrel, Layard’s Striped Squirrel and the Purple-faced Leaf Monkey. The streams hold endemic fish and many species of amphibians. The Earless Lizard, Kangaroo Lizard and the Hump-nosed Lizard are among the reptile species and are frequently seen in the foliage along the Kelani River.

Key Facts

    • To entre to the forest reserve we need to cross the Kelani River by a ferry.
    • Plenty of insect repellent and anti-leech socks, if you have a pair, are useful to wear when entering the forest. If you don’t have we can provide the leech socks.
    • Full nature trail will be around 8-10 K.M’s

Best Time to Visit

  • December to March
  • August & September also recommended.

Some of the birds you can spot:

  • Sri Lanka Junglefowl
  • Crested Goshawk
  • Besra
  • Rufous-bellied Eagle
  • Mountain Hawk Eagle
  • Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot
  • Sri Lanka Emerald-collared Parakeet
  • Sri Lanka Red-faced Malkoha
  • Sri Lanka Green-billed Coucal
  • Sri Lanka Green Pigeon
  • Sri Lanka Yellow Fronted Barbet
  • Sri Lanka Swallow
  • Sri Lanka Crimson-fronted Barbet
  • Brown-breasted Flycatcher
  • Sri Lanka White-throated Flowerpecker
  • Sri Lanka Blue Magpie
  • Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
  • Asian Dollarbird
  • Sri Lanka Chestnut-backed Owlet
  • Sri Lanka Swallow

– Bird Watching in Makandawa – Kithulgala –

IMPORTANT FACTORS

  • Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients
  • Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended
  • Special dietary requirements should be notified in advance.
  • Clients must have good pair of Shoes/boots, leech socks, long sleeve t-shirts and pants…
  • The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Paradise Island Safari or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.

– Bird Watching in Makandawa – Kithulgala –

Accommodation recommendations for Bird Watching in Makandawa – Kithulgala: Tara Watergate

 

Useful Links : Department of Wildlife Conservation

Itinerary

  • Arriving at Kitulgala village by 6.00 a.m.
  • Brief description about the forest and the birds that can spot
  • Starting the birding tour from the village by 6.30 a.m. after spending about 01 hour we further walk towards the Makanadawa Forest for more birding.
  • Refreshments
  • Tour will be end by 11.00 a.m.

Included/Excluded

  • Refreshments with energy slabs.
  • Entrance tickets.
  • Tour guide and support staff.
  • Any transportation up to the trail head at Kitulgala
  • Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra.

Tour's Location

Kithulgala

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