Is Udawalawe good for birdwatching?

Udawalawe is an exceptional destination for birdwatching, boasting over 210 recorded avian species across its wetland and grassland habitats.

That huge Udawalawe Reservoir works like a magnet for water birds and also majestic raptors such as the Changeable Hawk-Eagle. Honestly, the best time for anyone serious about ornithology is from November to March, because Northern Hemisphere migratory birds come flocking into the park. After that, you can often spot ground-nesting species and the vibrant Sri Lanka Junglefowl in the open scrublands throughout the year.