Best birdwatching spots in Sri Lanka for serious birders?

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Anna Williams58390 rep2
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I'm a keen birder. Besides the obvious national parks, are there specific spots good for endemics and migrants right now?

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Anna Williams58390 rep2

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For endemics: Sinharaja Rainforest (best guided with a good naturalist), Kitulgala, and the Knuckles range. For waterbirds and migrants: Bundala National Park and Kumana (Yala East) are excellent, especially now with the migratory season. Horton Plains has some highland endemics too. Always go with a knowledgeable guide for the rainforest.

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Sunil Jayawardena318410 rep1

Sinharaja + Bundala noted. Looking for a good naturalist contact.

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Anna Williams58390 rep2

Many guesthouses in Sinharaja and Kitulgala have excellent resident naturalists. Book through them rather than big tour companies.

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Dilki Gunaratne244600 rep1

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