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Kalametiya Sanctuary


This is a haven for many species of resident as well as migrant water birds including many species of migrant ducks. The area is protected as a sanctuary by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and is 712 hectares in extent. The area is primarily covered with reed beds, water bodies, grass fields, marshes etc., which can be approached using the network of roads across the sanctuary. Currently permits are not required to enter the area and bird watching sites can be reached by vehicle.

How to get there:- Colombo - Ratnapura - Pelmadulla - Godakawela - Embilipitiya - Padalangala (turn left) - Sisilassagama (Turn Right) - Kalametiya (5 hours).

BIRDS: Glossy Ibis, White Ibis, Painted Snipe, Large Sand Plover, Ruddy Turn Stone, Clamorous Reed Warbler, Water Cock, Ruddy-Breasted Crake, Pintail, Gargany, Black-Winged Stilt, Little Pratincole, Alpine Swift, Common Redshank, Greenshank, Wood, Common & Green Sandpipers.

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