Sri Lanka has some of the finest opportunities for thirst quenching eco tourism. Its combination of rare and exotic species together with its lush green landscapes makes this place a paradise for the nature lover. If you are keen on exploring the plethora of species that Sri Lanka boasts of, try bird watching; with this activity you can enjoy color and size and marvel at the enormous variety of flying beauties that at some point of their lives make Sri Lanka their home.
Bird watchers in Sri Lanka are particularly attracted with the waders. These birds are usually found in the shorelines of the island or any other place which is shallow, wet and muddy. Sri Lanka’s many salt pans and coastal wetlands readily attract these species. For a number of reasons waders have caught the fancy of birdwatchers, for one it is very hard to identify and as with any rare wonder, it is all the more intriguing to explore. Another reason is that waders have long migrations. Most of the waders spotted in Sri Lanka would have started their travel from the Arctic Circle making these one of the greatest migratory birds that stops over at Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s wetlands play an important role as a transition point for not just waders but hundreds of other migratory birds making it a pivotal conservation area for certain endangered species. Another interesting feature with waders is the difference it shows between a summer and a winter setting making tourists’ from Europe-who come across waders all the time- fascinated with the change in these species amidst Sri Lanka’s hot tropical climate. Common wader varieties found in Sri Lanka include the Marsh Sind Pipers, Redshanks, Green Shanks and Curlew Sandpipers. Although rather plain, this bird has appealed the bird lover throughout time.
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