Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world to watch birds and is truly a paradise for all Bird 
Watching enthusiasts. The activity becomes more common especially around the bird sanctuaries 
and wetland reserves in the south east part of the island while the temperate climate is ideal for 
migrating birds. 
The tropical climate and exotic landscape of the paradise isle of Sri Lanka makes it a true haven for 
bird lovers who arrive from all over the World. Sri Lanka is home to more than 400 bird species with 
around 23 endemics and 200 migratory birds arriving from India, Siberia, Scandinavia and Western 
Europe. The best time for Bird Watching enthusiasts to visit the island is towards the latter part of 
the year. In fact the month of December has been declared as the National Bird Month by the Field 
Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka, the national affiliate of Bird Life International. There are many bird 
sanctuaries spread throughout the island which includes the Kumana National Park, the Kalametiya 
Bird Sanctuary, the godhinagala Sanctuary and Udawatte Kele to name a few. Many activities are 
organized during the National Bird Month for the public, exposing them to the treasures of bird life.