Bird Sanctuary in Kalametiya Sri Lanka
Kalametiya is an extensive area of wetland with brackish lagoons, mangrove swamps, open grassy areas and pockets of scrub jungle. It is an important site for migrant waders and provides an important refuge (one of the few remaining on the southern coastal strip) for the smaller mammals of Sri Lanka.
Getting There
Wild Life
Almost all of the common wetland birds can be seen here. Sought after species include Slatybreasted Crake, Watercock and Black Bittern. During the northern winter, Glossy Ibis may be present with thousands of waders. Grey Mongoose and Hanuman Langur are the mammals most likely to be seen.
Park Accomodations
In Tangalle is Tangalle Bay Hotel, Eva Lanka Hotel and Palm Paradise Cabanas and a few small guest houses.
Source: Sri Lanka National Parks & Reserves by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne, published by Jetwing Eco Holidays.
