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The Orange Minivet bird - The rockstar of the avian world!
The Orange Minivet bird - The rockstar of the avian world!
Imagine being on holiday at the Ahaspokuna Camps, setting off on a guided excursion through...
A swashbuckling swordsman among the endemic birds of Sri Lanka
A swashbuckling swordsman among the endemic birds of Sri Lanka
Now, picture this, you’re out birding in Sri Lanka and you spot a bird proudly strutting...
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie - Fashionista of the Sinharaja Rain Forest
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie - Fashionista of the Sinharaja Rain Forest
A treasure trove of endemic birds, the Sinharaja Rain Forest is one of the...
The Black-headed Ibis, the bird with more names than a secret agent!
The Black-headed Ibis, the bird with more names than a secret agent!
Also known as the Oriental White Ibis and Indian White Ibis, this wading wonder...
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Oh dear, it's you again, Seeking more photos that cause chagrin?
Oh dear, it's you again,
Seeking more photos that cause chagrin?
Stumbling upon a Brown Fish Owl on the outskirts of Wilpattu National Park.
“I remember when...
Stretch your limbs like a playful cat, Take a deep breath, let go of the hat, Feel the tension melt away.....
Stretch your limbs like a playful cat, Take a deep breath, let go of the hat, Feel the tension melt away....
A Blue Mormon butterfly espouses...
Oh.. find me my match...from the depth of the jungle..
Oh.. find me my match...from the depth of the jungle..
Online dating profile of a young Leopard.
Name: StrawberryAge/Sex/Location: 3 Years, Female, WilpattuInterested in: Males
A little bit...
Okay.. you win ..I'm here..
"Okay.. you win ..I'm here.."
“I’ll confess and tell you everything!”
“I know everyone thinks that Barking Deer are sweet, cute, and innocent. But we’re not! I...
Just one more berry
Just one more berry
A Black-capped Bulbul is out foraging
“What? Oh you want to chat? It’ll have to be quick. Mating season just started this month...
No! Don’t run! Wait!
No! Don’t run! Wait!
A Pheasant-tailed Jacana calls out to you
“Did I scare you with my landing? I have been told that my black chest and...
I would like to set the record straight
I would like to set the record straight
An Indian Grey Mongoose calls for you attention
“Unlike Rodney the Ruddy Common Mongoose, I am not a dodgy...
Argh! You made me drop a perfectly good Rambutan!
Argh! You made me drop a perfectly good Rambutan!
Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot is annoyed with you
“Did you have to sneak up? You scared away my...
Do we have a problem?
Do we have a problem?
A Sri Lankan Leopard asks a question
“Watch your step friend, I don’t take kindly to anyone stepping into my territory. Kumana...
Robust! That’s what we are!
Robust! That’s what we are!
An Oriental Turtle Dove is addressing his large family
“Did you know, my brothers and sisters, that we are found almost everywhere...
Thank you, I am honoured by this award!
Thank you, I am honoured by this award!
A hump-nosed lizard is giving a speech
“On behalf of all of Kandukara Bodilimas, as we are known in...
You can see me?
You can see me?
A Sri Lanka Frogmouth is surprised
“Oh right, it’s because I’m on this tiny branch. I was lost in thought when I wandered...
Chaa-min-da? Is that you?
Chaa-min-da? Is that you?
A Plum Headed Parakeet calls out
“Oh sorry, you looked a lot like my former master Chaa-min-da. I thought he was looking for...
OMG, you scared me!
OMG, you scared me!
A Painted Bronzeback is startled
“Why would you sneak up on me like that? Oh you weren’t? I was so focused on grabbing...
Do the dance, the confusion dance!
Do the dance, the confusion dance!
An encounter with a Plum Judy
“Land on a branch, turn around and take off, land on the branch, turn around...
Whaaa, who… why’d you wake me?
Whaaa, who… why’d you wake me?
A sleepy Emerald Dove is awakened
“I was having such a nice nap. Unlike other birds who bum about in trees,...
You want to buy what?
You want to buy what?
A Stripe Necked Mongoose is miffed
“Why do you want to know if I have snake venom for sale? Oh wait, you...
Camilla! Where are you?
Camilla! Where are you?
A Yellow-eared Bulbul is searching for its mate
“Camilla! Where have you got to now? I’ve got that fruit you were looking for....
I am one with everything
I am one with everything
A calming encounter with a Rhino-horned lizard
“I see your mind is troubled. Follow my way and all will be well. First,...
Hey, hello! Nice to see you.
Hey, hello! Nice to see you.
An Orange Minivet is in a chatty mood
“I was just taking a break from hanging out with the rest of...
So, you want to get to know me?
So, you want to get to know me?
A Green Pit Viper is in a chatty mood
“You seem nice, step closer, I won’t hurt you. My...
Look into my eyes, deep into my eyes!
Look into my eyes, deep into my eyes!
A hypnotic Chestnut-backed Owlet beckons you
“I am a huge fearsome bird, my wings can blot out the sun,...
Excuse my good sir, you’re blocking the view
Excuse my good sir, you’re blocking the view
A Common Green Forest Lizard has a request
“No, not the view of the forest, the view the females...
Impostor! Fly away now!
Impostor! Fly away now!
Two butterflies are about to have a showdown
Nefarious: It is I, Nefarious Purpus, now step away from my food Nervus Illnus!
Nervus: Oh...
Shhh don’t make so much noise!
Shhh don’t make so much noise!
A Stork-billed Kingfisher is annoyed
“I’m trying to catch my 4th breakfast, so keep it down, the fish get spooked by...
Somebody or something is watching us!
Somebody or something is watching us!
A herd of Sri Lankan axis deer have a discussion
Bob: Bob, there’s a man pointing something at us!Bob: Don’t worry...
Ah Sinharaja, what a magnificent forest!
Ah Sinharaja, what a magnificent forest!
Malcolm, a Red-faced Malkoha reflects on life
Malcolm: Sometimes I wonder if there is a higher power. I mean, look at...
Behold, the mighty Walawe Kota!
Behold, the mighty Walawe Kota!
Meet a very unique Sri Lankan elephant
Big bull elephants like Sando and Gemunu may rule the roost at Udawalawe National Park,...
Stop me if you’ve heard this one
Stop me if you’ve heard this one
A Spotted Billed Pelican is entertaining his friends
Grisham: A pelican walks into a bar… the bartender says, “Why the...
How dare you call me RODENT!!!
How dare you call me RODENT!!!
An angry squirrel issues a challenge
I will have you know that I am a proud Dusky Striped Squirrel that’s endemic...
Hi, yes, you down there!
Hi, yes, you down there!
A Common Tailorbird wants your attention
I need some feedback on this new mating dance sequence I’m working on. It’s based on...
What are you looking at?
What are you looking at?
A Sri Lankan wild buffalo is annoyed
I see you staring at me. You’re wondering ‘what happened to his horn’? Yeah I’m...
Leopard Spotting In Sri Lanka…The Easy Way
Leopard Spotting In Sri Lanka…The Easy Way
Geoff MooreAward winning blogger and travel writer/photographerhttps://www.thetraveltrunk.net/
Tracking down the big cats of Sri Lanka is not done ponderously on...
Glamping in the Jungles of Wilpattu, Sri Lanka
Glamping in the Jungles of Wilpattu, Sri Lanka
By Yashodha Edirisinghe on Sunday, October 18, 2020
Wilpattu National Park is the second most popular destination to see leopards in Sri...
Kluee-wip-wip (I’ll be back)!
Kluee-wip-wip (I’ll be back)!
A Crested Serpent Eagle asks you to wait for him
“Sorry about that, I saw a juicy lizard scuttling about and had to...
Behold me! I am the Ghost who walks!
Behold me! I am the Ghost who walks!
A Ghost Crab pontificates about his abilities
“Hey there! Can I call you Betty? Well Betty, my nickname is...
Children, stay together!
Children, stay together!
A Lesser Whistling Duck family is on an excursion
“Huey, Dewey, Louie, Daisy, Bismarck… stay close to your mum and me. You can wander...
Righto boys, cleanup time!
Righto boys, cleanup time!
Ravi, the Sambar Deer, settles in for a grooming session
Ravi: Argh, these ticks are a menace! Buzz & Woody, my dear Myna...
How to plan your Wild Life Safari in Sri Lanka ?
How to plan your Wild Life Safari in Sri Lanka ?
Being an awesome place to see the incredible wildlife, Sri Lanka is considered the best...
Adapt to survive! - Part 3
Adapt to survive! - Part 3
The survival guru’s son takes over lessons to the animals
“My dad, Rodney the Changeable Hawk Eagle, is away, but he...
Twinning and winning hearts
Twinning and winning hearts
The Asian Elephant twins have many questions for their mum
Jaadi: Mummy, why are all these people fascinated with us?
Mum: Ah that’s because...
Have you seen this leopard?
Have you seen this leopard?
A famous Sri Lankan Leopard goes missing
Welcome back, wildlife conspiracy fans! Today we are examining the story of Mr. J. He...
What the…..!
What the…..!
A young Sri Lankan Leopard is startled awake
Aww man, I was having the most awesome dream! I took down a huge Sambar all by...
You were not invited!
You were not invited!
A Great Cormorant has a disagreement with a Colombo Crow
Cormorant: I say Basil, don’t steal food from my little ones! My wife...
“Make it look good ok?”
“Make it look good ok?”
Two Sri Lankan Elephants are locked in battle
Dude, the girls are watching. Make me look good. Ugh. Don’t hit me for...
Maintain formation!
Maintain formation!
A class of Rose Ringed Parakeets is out having practical lessons
Echelon formation! Listen up class, today we’re doing a long flight. This will test...
“Ok, ok you got me!”
“Ok, ok you got me!”
“I’ll confess and tell you everything!”
“I know everyone thinks that Barking Deer are sweet, cute, and innocent. But we’re not! I...
“Excuse me, are you John?”
“Excuse me, are you John?”
How dare you! Do I look like a ‘John’?
Reporter: So sorry. I’m a reporter for Avian Vogue and I was looking...
“Pay no attention to that man”
“Pay no attention to that man”
A Toque Macaque pacifies and advises her scared child.
“Humans like to watch us. I don’t know why, but they just...
Marriage & Parenting 101
Marriage & Parenting 101
A class for Yellow-wattled lapwings is about to begin
“Good morning, I see nice black heads, bright yellow wattles on the side of...
“Chip-chip-chip, sit-sit-sit!”
“Chip-chip-chip, sit-sit-sit!”
Translation: “Oh you found me, looking for a fight buddy?”
Some birds can be very hard to find. But the Velvet-fronted Nuthatch? Not at all!...
Stretch, breathe, feel!
Stretch, breathe, feel!
A Blue Mormon butterfly espouses the way to a good life
“Feel the sun, the glorious sun! Forget the shade, I despise shade -...
“Who does she think she is?”
“Who does she think she is?”
A female Sri Lankan Leopard is on a rant
“I slapped the spots off of her the last time and she...
Ode to my prey
Ode to my prey
An Asian Water Monitor sings
Inspired by “Be Prepared” by Scar from the movie The Lion King
You didn’t see me crawl out of...
Hungry! Thirsty! Mum!
Hungry! Thirsty! Mum!
An excited little Sri Lankan Elephant calf wants attention
Phew! I needed that drink. It’s been almost an hour since my last one. The...
Is there a stranded puppy up in the trees?
Is there a stranded puppy up in the trees?
An odd call will pique your curiosity
Relaxing at your tent at a Mahoora Tented Safari Camp, you...
It is I, Mahasona, fear me!
It is I, Mahasona, fear me!
An ancient Sri Lankan legend reveals all
Actually, I am nothing like that legend. I’m just a peaceful Sri Lankan Sloth...
Avian Vogue - January Edition
Avian Vogue - January Edition
We catch up with one of the smartest dressed birds on the globe
Decked out in his signature dark brown upper body,...
“Well hello there little human!”
“Well hello there little human!”
A mama buffalo is in a welcoming mood
“Meet my son Bulldozer. I named him that because he’s half-asleep all the time....
Adapt to survive! - Part 2
Adapt to survive! - Part 2
Welcome to the survival guru’s advanced class
“Welcome everyone! I am Rodney, the Changeable Hawk Eagle, and I trust you all...
“What was that?”
“What was that?”
Thoughts of a young Sri Lankan leopard
“Eeek! There’s something slithering down there. Is it a snake or a monitor lizard? I wish I...
“Alright little ones, it’s time for life lessons 101”
“Alright little ones, it’s time for life lessons 101”
A class for little Sri Lankan Grey Hornbills begins
“Now, who can tell me the difference between male...
Leopards in Yala National Park
“Leopards in Yala National Park”
The Stories of “Rosettes” from the Sri Lankan wilderness - Part 01
How to Identify individual leopards ??
Its Leopards, Leopards and...
Most Interesting Sea Turtle Facts from Sri Lanka
Most Interesting Sea Turtle Facts from Sri Lanka
It's all about Sea Turtles today
Extremely Cute and Cuddly…. but unfortunately extremely endangered too.
Why ??
Well, of course, as...
The approach to sustainable mitigation of Human-Elephant Conflict in GonaganAra
The approach to sustainable mitigation of Human-Elephant Conflict in GonaganAra
Being employed in an Eco-Tourism Organisation is extremely rewarding if you have the right mindset to...
You again! Looking for more embarrassing photos, are you?
You again! Looking for more embarrassing photos, are you?
Stumbling upon a Brown Fish Owl on the outskirts of Wilpattu National Park.
“I remember when you took...
Just keep spinning, just keep spinning
Just keep spinning, just keep spinning
A mesmerising encounter with a Golden Orb Spider
If you’ve heSee my golden web?
Never let it out of your sight
Watch how...
Psst! It’s me again!
Psst! It’s me again!
The dodgy jungle salesman returns
“I wonder if you remember me? We met a couple of months ago? Times have been tough, and...
All what you need to know about Yala National Park Sri Lanka
All what you need to know about Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Nathasha, Safari Specialist of Eco Team writes . . . May 2021
It was an...
Sri Lanka’s Wild Life Marvels
“Sri Lanka’s Wild Life Marvels”
Presenting the “Odd Couple” of the Sri Lankan Rainforests.
What would you say if I tell you that I can show you...
All what You need to know about Planning a Wildlife Safari in Sri Lanka
All what You need to know about Planning a Wildlife Safari in Sri LankaBy Nathasha Piyumali - Safari Specialist Eco Team Pvt ltd
How do I...
Fun loving young female, looking for a strong, sensitive male with a sense of humour
Fun loving young female, looking for a strong, sensitive male with a sense of humour
Online dating profile of a young Leopard.
Name: StrawberryAge/Sex/Location: 3 Years, Female, WilpattuInterested in: Males
A...
“Go ahead, make my day…”
“Go ahead, make my day…”
“One wrong move and my friends Smith, Wesson and I are gonna show you what happens to people who end up...
“Pardon me, is there room in your tent for two?”
“Pardon me, is there room in your tent for two?”
Answering the door to a Sri Lankan Junglefowl.
“Oh I say, your tent is rather large! The...
The lure of a thousand eyes
The lure of a thousand eyes
The mesmerising charm of the Playboy Peacock
A thousand eyes turn and dance
A lovestruck soul, enchanted in a trance
The day softens,...
When the watcher becomes the watched - the silent thoughts of a Leopard
When the watcher becomes the watched - the silent thoughts of a Leopard
Someone’s stalking me. This is new. I wonder what I should do. Maybe...
Best seen and not heard
Best seen and not heard
Meet the Malabar Pied Hornbill, a bird that’s got the looks but not the pipes.
Often found around the Mahoora Tented Safari Camp...
Being a good Salty 101
Being a good Salty 101
“Good morning little crocodilians! Now, settle down, we’re about to begin class.”
“Right my little Saltwater Crocodile babies, first off, the basics....
Up to no good!
Up to no good!
“That’s what my mama says when she sees me grinning.”
“But hey, these adults are so boring. They move slowly and they just...
The cuddliest owl of all
The cuddliest owl of all
The Chestnut Backed Owlet is an adorable little owl that’s difficult to spot, but a delight to watch!
Surely the inspiration for...
Flamingo Vogue - January Edition
Flamingo Vogue - January Edition
Well, we’re off to Sri Lanka this month to follow the A-list Greater Flamingos, as they holiday and party the night...
Diary of Fearsome Fangra, the Jungle Cat
Diary of Fearsome Fangra, the Jungle Cat
Day 90: I just wish mummy would just let me be, instead of watching over me all the time....
I am a Rinshi Beast and I must destroy the Power Rangers!
I am a Rinshi Beast and I must destroy the Power Rangers!
“Honey wake up, wake up, you’re not a Rinshi whatever, you’re an Indian Pangolin...
Happiness is a fat tree branch and a glorious sunset
Happiness is a fat tree branch and a glorious sunset
Where else would you go for the perfect end to a succulent meal?
The poster child for...
Lost in thought
Lost in thought
“There used to be more of us, my dad said…”
“He also said that I’m a Purple Faced Langur, but I’m not quite sure...
The real touch-me-not!
The real touch-me-not!
Some animals bite, some run away and some, like the Indian Crested Porcupine, like to put their “back into it” and gently persuade...
You gotta problem buddy?
You gotta problem buddy?
“I fix problems. You could say that I make problems... disappear. Never had a problem that I couldn’t fix.”
When I was young,...
Gadzooks! What are you doing here? Go away… I feel so exposed!
Gadzooks! What are you doing here? Go away… I feel so exposed!
A tell-all, in-depth, investigative interview with the recently exposed Brown Hawk Owl, Percy.
Reporter: So,...
Hmph… I’m not talking to you.
Hmph… I’m not talking to you.
When you’re mated for life, a tiff now and then is part of life for the Malabar Pied Hornbill!
If you’re...
Joey doesn’t share food!
Joey doesn’t share food!
Solitary by nature, this big guy can be nastier than Joey when it comes to sharing food. But unlike Joey, the leopard...
Seriously, a photo? Now?
Seriously, a photo? Now?
Getting soaked can put anyone in a grumpy mood, especially the Sri Lankan Brown Fish Owl - the poster bird for an...
The Animal Which Speaks Like a Human; The Indian Brown Mongoose
The Animal Which Speaks Like a Human; The Indian Brown Mongoose
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Horton Plains National Park
Fun factsMongooses are a species that is...
The Chuck-chucking Indian Nightjar
The Chuck-chucking Indian Nightjar
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park
Fun factsLike other Nightjars, the indian Nightjar too has a wide gape, long wings, soft...
The Majestic Sri Lankan Leopard
The Majestic Sri Lankan Leopard
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Yala National Park
Fun factsLeopards are carnivorous and feed on a myriad of animals, ranging from sambur...
A Bird With The Quickest Digestion ; The Black-headed Oriole
A Bird With The Quickest Digestion ; The Black-headed Oriole
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park
Fun factsThe Black-headed Oriole, is a bird which forages...
A Global Bird - The Common Snipe
A Global Bird - The Common Snipe
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park
Fun FactsThe male Common Snipe performs a ‘winnowing’, generally referred to their...
The Mugger Crocodile of Udawalawe
The Mugger Crocodile of Udawalawe
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Udawalawe National Park
Fun FactsThe mugger crocodile gets its name from the way its teeth are placed....
The Majestic Tusker ‘Sando’ of Kumana
The Majestic Tusker ‘Sando’ of Kumana
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Yala National Park
Fun FactsThis picture of ‘Sando’ the male tusker was taken in Yala National Park -...
Much more than just a great place to stay
"Thanks to our guide Avinka we had five great safaris staying four nights just after reopening this February. The staff made us feel so very welcome during the entire stay.
The safaries are just wonderful, and having a great guide in your vehicle makes a big difference. Avinka can spot animals you would never see and we were even lucky enough to sight leopards on the trees, close to our vehicle, and also running through the field. The wildlife is so exciting that you will have a great experience even if you don‘t see any leopards. We also had a great driver, which is essential if you drive through difficult territory. You are being taken care of the entire time, so even for those who do safaris for the first time, you will always feel safe.
The camp itself is very comfortable, you get everything you can think of, and on top of the great food being served with so much attention and friendliness. You also get wonderful vegetarian and vegan options. They put on bonfires at night, which makes it unforgettable.
When booking and making plans, you get great support from the headquarters, even if it gets difficult since you have to change your plans.
The best thing what can happen to you at the end of a vacation is when you are a bit sad to leave the place, having experienced something to remember forever, and the team does everything for this to happen. Thank you so much"
Axel S wrote, Traveled with family
January 2021
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