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“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 for John, the best dressed Black-necked Stork in Wilpattu, and I thought you were him.

Felicia: HIM!?! Do I look like a HIM? I’m Felicia you blithering idiot. My iris is yellow, and not brown like a males’ eye. DON’T say that we look the same, just because we all have a glossy, bluish-black iridescent head and neck, bright white back and belly. Learn to tell the difference. HIM! Honestly, if I wasn’t so intent on stalking my prey I’d show you the same aggression I show other birds when I’m defending my territory! Now where did that fish go? You better hope I find it or a frog or some little bird to eat, otherwise you will be on the menu!

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Reporter: I do apologise for my horrendous mistake. How is a near-threatened species like yours hanging on?

Felicia: Wow. You have NO tact at all. First day on the job? Well, I’ll tell you anyway. It’s not easy. The only reason we make it work here is because Yala and Wilpattu are protected National Parks. Plenty of tall trees and marshes to build nests in, plenty of food, and not many humans to contend with. Well, until a pest like you turned up. Now go away or you will find out what this heavy bill of mine can do to you!

Story of the Photo

This image of a Black-necked Stork in the middle of an intense stalking session, was captured by Dilum inside Wilpattu National Park. The peaceful waterholes around the  Mahoora Tented Safari Camp in Wilpattu are also ideal for birdwatchers to get a sighting of this rare bird.

 

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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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