The Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL) based at the University of Colombo will hold ‘Kurulu Kaiya 2017’ on December 16-17 at the Diyasaru Park, Thalawathugoda. The event is being held with the aim of promoting bird watching and also to create a dialogue on the need to conserve their habitats.
The event is set to be held at the ‘Diyasaru Park’ at Thalawathugoda which spreads over 60 acres on the Kotte marshes near Parliament. Over 50 species of birds including a number of migratory birds, about 25 butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles and fish are among the interesting wetland biodiversity are said to be found at the ‘Diyasaru Park’. The site is even the hideout of the elusive Fishing cat. Special guided nature walks around the trails of the Diyasaru Park have been organised during the event along with other guided tours and fun activities for children as well.
A session titled ‘40 years of bird research in Sri Lanka’ will also be held in collaboration with researchers from different universities of Sri Lanka in
order to promote research on the subject matter.