John and Anne Diley with Nandana
The total number of species encountered was 240 including 3 that were heard but not seen. The total number of “lifers” seen was 34 (including Streaked Weaver which I am now convinced I did not see in 2013). However it would be 37 if I was to include the maybe dubious sightings – Sykes`s Warbler, Saunders`s Tern and Greater Painted Snipe. Red-faced Malkoha I am convinced I saw in 2013 and is consequently a confirmation as is Ashy Prinia. All of the 33 endemics (one more pending) were seen except Chestnut-backed Owlet which was heard but not seen. Best birds – Eyebrowed Thrush, Black Noddy, Serendib Scops Owl, Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Black-necked Stork.
