Adam's Peak seen from Lellopitiya, Sri Lanka.

I took these two pictures from the 'Sun Ray Inn' at Lellopitiya on the road from Rathnapura to Pelmadulla. The first picture shows the horizon outlining the distant hills. The second one shows a close up of Adam's Peak - 'Samanala Kanda' S, 'Sivanoli Paada Malai' T. You can see the temple at the peak. You can also see the outline of the 'Baana Samanalakanda' S - the nephew of Samanala Kanda, in front of it.

A Shikra, Saman Dewale, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka.

I saw this Shikra perched on a bough of a large tree situated between the Saman Dewale and the Kalu Ganga.

Saman Dewale, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka.

I took this photo of a panoramic view of the rear of the Saman Dewale, Rathnapura.

Blythe's Pipit, Puwakpitiya, Sri Lanka

I saw this bird by the side of the Puwakpitiya - Kaluwandura Road.
Click on the link below to watch the video I took of the bird in action - attempting to build a nest.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gScD-Nwz3gs

Peacock, Katharagama, Srilanka.

A Peacock seen in one of the by lanes at Katharagama, Srilanka. They are considered sacred and roam free in this area of Srilanka. Click on link below:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0XgArhbto0

Female Purple-rumped Sunbird, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A female Purple-rumped Sunbird. Video taken in our garden at Avissawella, Srilanka.Click on link below:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUfpf_6Y-Lo&feature=player_embedded

'Thooku and Chedil kaavady', Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The 'Kaavady' derived from the Tamil words 'Kaavu+thady' (carrying+stick) is a ritual performed by Saivite Hindus in Sri Lanka. It is to fulfil a vow made to a God or Goddess. The video shows a 'kaavady' procession wending its way from the 'Muththu Mari Amman' temple at Avissawella to another 'Muthu Mari Amman temple at Puwakpitiya about 4 Km away. You can see a devotee suspended on a horizontal pole by fish hooks inseted to the skin on the back of the chest. Another devotee is seen dancing on the road. Click on the video link below to see the action:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qRCxi_L9Os