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Northern pintail ducks resting in the shallow lagoon of Vankalai Sanctuary near Mannar
PINTAILS ON THE LAGOONPhoto by Thimindu Goonatillake on Wikimedia Commons10 km from Mannar

WILDLIFE

A Sanctuary for Migratory Birds

Vankalai Sanctuary · Northern

Visit

Half-day

Best

Migration season

Region

Northern

Home to over 150 bird species, making it a key location for birdwatching enthusiasts in Sri Lanka.

A coastal sanctuary located near Mannar, established to protect a variety of migratory bird species. The area features wetlands and lagoons that attract numerous birdwatchers during migration seasons.

Half-dayMigration season
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