Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Wildlife in Bundala National Park
Southern Province
A mosaic of coastal lagoons, salt pans, scrub and beach near Hambantota, and Sri Lanka's first Ramsar wetland. It is a major wintering site for migratory shorebirds, with greater flamingos in some years, and sea turtles nest on its beaches.
Highlights
- Migrant shorebirds (roughly October–March)
- Flamingos in good years
- Crocodiles in the lagoons
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Bundala National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Bundala National Park include Greater Flamingo, Painted Stork, Marsh Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Great Stone-curlew, Mugger Crocodile and Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. Highlights: Migrant shorebirds (roughly October–March).
- Where is Bundala National Park?
- Bundala National Park is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka (about 6.18°, 81.23°).
- What are the highlights of Bundala National Park?
- Migrant shorebirds (roughly October–March), Flamingos in good years and Crocodiles in the lagoons.