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Talangama Tank And Marshes

This area consists of a large tank, marshes, ponds, well-wooded privet lands and a series of paddy fields with motorable roads through the area. The area can be explored on foot as well as by a vehicle. Many migrant waders and some forest birds can be seen here, particularly, during the beginning and end of the migrant season. It is a popular site among birders due to its proximity to Colombo.

How to get there:-  Colombo -Rajagiriya -Pelawatte - turn right and drive towards Hokandara Junction - turn left about 150m before the junction on to the ITN TV station road and pass the ITN TV station -Turn right onto the tank road which will take you to the tank (30 minutes).

BIRDS:  Stork-Billed, Common, Pied & White-Breasted Kingfishers, White Ibis, Lesser Whistling Teal, Common Moorhen, Brahminy Kite, Brown Shrike, Ceylon Swallow, Black Winged Stilt, Water Cock, Purple Heron, Gargeny, Common, Marsh &Wood Sandpipers, Yellow Wagtail, Indian Black Robin, Lesser Sand Plovers, Red-Wattled Lapwings, Purple Swamphen, Green Imperial Pigeon & Crested Honey Buzzard etc.

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