Paux

Yala National Park/ Bundala Ramsar Wetland
Great Thick-knee
They were motionless when we watched them from our modified jeep for some time; later I found from the internet it's a nocturnal bird !

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24/02/2015 09:13

Another one

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Paux

Indian Thick-knee

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24/02/2015 09:20

Lesser Adjutant

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Paux

Glossy Ibis

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24/02/2015 09:25

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Paux

Black-headed Ibis

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24/02/2015 09:31

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(to be cont'd)

Paux

Asian Openbill

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26/02/2015 23:14

Malabar Pied-hornbill

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26/02/2015 23:14

Sri Lanka Woodshrike (endemic)

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Paux

Grey-headed Fish Eagle

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26/02/2015 23:41

Rose-ringed Parakeet

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Indian Roller

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26/02/2015 23:41

Paux

Indian Pitta

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26/02/2015 23:56

Yellow-wattled Lapwing

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Paux

Green Bee-eater

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27/02/2015 00:15

I tried to see if I could sort out a Chinese Crested Tern from this flock of Greater Crested Tern; eventually we know miracle does not come easy !

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27/02/2015 00:15

Finally a Bryde's Whale we saw from the whale watching tour. Thanks for viewing.

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