Come on a journey with me on an 10 night Bird and Wildlife photography tour to Sri Lanka.

My name is Chaminda Silva and nature has always been a source of inspiration for me. As a child, I have always enjoyed exploring woods and forests. I was fascinated by the diversity of life that existed in such areas, and I wanted to know more about it. As I grew older, my interest in nature only deepened. I joined the young zoologist association of Sri Lanka to learn more about Animals and their ecology. I learned about the many threats facing our planet’s biodiversity. I realized that photography could be a powerful tool for raising awareness about these issues, and I started to take my hobby more seriously. Over time, I developed my skills as a photographer and began to share my work with others. I joined online communities where I could connect with other nature enthusiasts, and I started to contribute my photos to stock image websites like Adobe and Shutterstock more to share my story through the image.
Photography remains first and foremost a hobby for me. It’s a way for me to stay connected to the natural world and to share its beauty with others. Whether I’m capturing images of rare birds or simply enjoying the peace of a quiet forest, photography is an essential part of my life.
I invite you to come with and explore my home country where I can show you and let you capture those moments that would last a lifetime.

For years, I’ve wandered through Sri Lanka’s wetlands, forests, and national parks with a camera in hand and a heart full of home. Soon, I’ll be opening the door for others to join me, to see the island the way I’ve seen it, through patience, light, and quiet wonder. A new wildlife & bird photography journey is coming. Stay tuned, the adventure begins soon.

Just minutes from the busy streets of Colombo, the world slows down. Purple herons glide low over the reeds, jacanas tiptoe across floating lilies, and the morning light paints the water in gold. These urban wetlands are where my love for bird photography truly deepened, a reminder that nature survives even in the heart of the city. This will be the first stop on the upcoming photography tour. A gentle beginning, where we learn to see before we click.

At dawn, the cloud forest feels like another World. The air is cold, the grasslands glow softly, and the mist moves like a living thing. This is the home of the Yellow‑eared Bulbul, the Dull‑blue Flycatcher, and if the mountains are kind the elusive highland leopard.

Sri Lanka’s forests have their own rhythm, slow, ancient, and full of quiet tension. Whether it’s the open plains of Yala or the deep, shadowed forests of Wilpattu, every drive feels like entering a story still being written. Leopards, elephants, raptors… but also the small moments: dust catching the evening sun, a lone deer listening to the wind, the silence before a call. This is where we practice patience and where the island often rewards it.

Discover Sri Lanka’s wild heart through a dedicated bird and wildlife photography journey, blending expert guidance, rare species, and unforgettable landscapes.

Join me on an adventure exploring the wildlife and nature of Sri Lanka and you can bring along your wildlife photography gear or just a smart phone to capture some unique memories. 

I invite you to view my wildlife and photography page below to see the Bird and Wildlife I have captured through the years in Sri Lank.

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