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Overview
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is a forest sanctuary within the city limits of Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Birds
Notable Species
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Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Little Cormorant, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Brahminy Kite, Shikra, Crested Hawk-Eagle, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Layard's Parakeet, Brown Fish Owl, Common Kingfisher, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Crimson-fronted Barbet, Crimson-backed Goldenback, Bar-winged Flycatcher-Shrike, Black-naped Monarch, Asian Paradise-Flycatcher, House Crow, Indian Jungle Crow, Great Tit, Barn Swallow, Red-vented Bulbul, Yellow-browed Bulbul, Square-tailed Bulbul, Dark-fronted Babbler, Oriental White-eye, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Lesser Hill Myna, Common Myna, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Tickell's Blue Flycatcher, Pale-billed Flowerpecker, Purple-rumped Sunbird, Loten's Sunbird, House Sparrow
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
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History and Use
The forest was used by the kings of Kandy to grow food for their elephants. Nowadays it's a popular place for walking and cycling. It's also known as a place where young, unmarried couples can meet away from the eyes of their families and neighbourhood.
Some small monasteries are also found in the forest.
Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
The sanctuary is theoretically open from 6am to 6pm. However, if you want to enter before 8am you will have to talk to the staff at the entrance the day before.
