Monday, February 21, 2011

Black-headed Munias

Photos taken in the shrub jungle near Maniccawaththe, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

White-throated King-fisher

Seen commonly in Sri Lanka and detected by its piercing cry. It eats insects flying in the air most of the time.

Brahminy kite


Little Cormorant

Picture taken at Kudagama, Avissawella. The bird is cooling off after a dive.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

The 'Common King-fisher'


 I saw this bird on the banks of the Kelani Ganga at Aswaththe, Avissawella and took these pictures.