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Kumana Bird sanctuary opens to public by Florence Wickramage
The necessary constructions are being completed and the park will be officially opened after a span of nearly twenty years H.M.B.C. Herath, Director General of the DWLC told the Daily News yesterday.
The birds use two migratory routes and make long journeys flying over the seas. These birds land at places like Kalamatiya in the South and at different wild life parks. Sri Lanka has very many parks where bird-life could be observed. Among them are Kurulu Kele at Kegalle, Wirawila at Hambantota, Udawattekele at Mahanuwara, Kiralakele at Matara and Bundala. Incidentally the Bundala wetland is a Ramsar site.
With the first gleam of light, Kumana and Kalametiya are musical fiestas of bird singing, rising in crescendo. Each bird-park has its own surprises with varied colourful birds flying into the waterways, their wings flapping, gliding over the waters in search of food or rising up to the skies in search of greener pastures. Migratory birds stay in Sri Lanka till the end of the season and often make their homeward journey in May. ######################### Biryani festival at Oberoi The popular Biryani Festival at The Oberoi is on yet again. An endless array of authentic and aromatic Biryani from all over India, along with just the right accompaniments and delicious desserts to compliment it all in the form of a sumptuous dinner will be held from January 31 to February 9 at the Indian Restaurant of The Lanka Oberoi. To add to the atmosphere a classical dance sequence traditional to India and popularized the world over will be performed during dinner on January 31, February 1, 7 and 8. ######################### Travel shop : P.G Martin Luggage collection The onus is on travelling in style, for P.G. Martin, leading luggage and travel accessories company with its latest luggage lines, presented at their new outlet at Havelock Road Colombo 5. The collection which was officially launched last December comprise a range of all purpose travelling bags to suit the travelling needs of even the most discerning of travellers. Ladies Class series, Children series Executive Class and the Classic series offers a travel bag for everyone, in different shapes, styles and makes. ######################### Let us in on Colombo's best kept secrets. We need hot tips on night spots, restaurants, cuisine and the latest in entertainment. Tell us what you like or share with us good bargain buys, promotional events, travel news- anything under the sun. If your tip is worth following, we will feature you on this page. Write to the Editor Travel, Daily News, Lake House Colombo 10 or e-mail us at [email protected] |
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The birding season has begun and bird lovers and environmentalists will
very soon be afforded the opportunity of enjoying bird-life when the
Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC) opens the Kumana Bird sanctuary
shortly.
Kumana is world famous as a birds' paradise. Out of the recorded 427
bird-species, 250 species are found in Sri Lanka. From about August last
year migratory birds have been coming to Sri Lanka to escape the harsh
winters of Siberia, Scandinavia and Western Europe.
For a profitable day's bird-watching, Kalamatiya is ideal perhaps
surpassing Kumana and Arugam-bay or Komari - holding rare varieties like
the Ruhunu Koka the largest among birds. Walking along the fringes there
are many sights to thrill the bird-lover. In these exhilarating
surroundings there is always the off-chance of spotting something rare,
even a species never recorded in the island before.
