10,000 Birds

JANUARY 30, 2020

No doubt, the big five of Sri Lanka include the biggest of the big ever – the Blue Whale , followed by Sperm Whale , Asian Elephant , Leopard and Sloth Bear. Blue Whale – 80%, Sperm Whale on 1 in 3 trips, Asian Elephant 100%, Leopard on 1 in 2 game drives, Sloth Bear on 1 in 3 game drives.

Sri Lanka 208

Sri Lanka Whales Whaling Leopards 208

10,000 Birds

MAY 18, 2023

Lions aside, carnivores are represented by Leopard , Striped Hyena , Jackal , etc., At the bank of one such small dam, a Softshell Turtle basks in the afternoon sun, while one Oriental Magpie-Robin is searching the water edge. Yes, we did – so what? We’re here for the birds!” The largest reptile is the Indian Mugger Crocodile.

India 147

India Lions Boars Mammals 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2019

Add turtle and whale-watching into that picture, and as a background, play some seductive Afro-Portuguese music. This is the only place in the world where Leopards are visible (here they are the apex predators and aren’t hiding), also, don’t forget the Blue Whale (at Hikkaduwa, Galle, Mirissa). The best season is November to March.

Costa Rica 197

Costa Rica Sri Lanka Rwanda Papua New Guinea 197

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 8, 2013

Lions aside, carnivores are represented by Leopard, Hyena, Jackal, etc., At the bank of one such small dam, a Softshell Turtle basks in the afternoon sun, while one Oriental Magpie-Robin is searching the water edge. Therefore, it is quite annoying to hear a common question from a passing Maruti Gypsy: “Have you seen the lions?” “Yes,

Lions 233

Lions India Mammals Boars 233