Our first safari is in Wilpattu in the north of Sri Lanka. We see deer, birds, a crocodile and a jackal, but no elephants or bears. According to the experts, it had rained too much for that. Deer, peacocks and the Ceylon fowl are common in the wild. We mainly see peacocks and deer, in large numbers in all parks. Very useful for the guides if there are no elephants for a while. The most beautiful photo of the day: the Blue Peacock (Pavo cristatus).
White-rumped munia
Spitsstaartbronzemannetje
Lonchura striata
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1600 sec at F2.8, ISO 320, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a White-rumped munia (Lonchura striata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Kurunegala, North Western Province, Sri Lanka at 07:13 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
White-bellied drongo
Witbuikdrongo
Dicrurus caerulescens
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2000 sec at F2.8, ISO 320, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a White-bellied drongo (Dicrurus caerulescens). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae. The photo was taken at Kurunegala, North Western Province, Sri Lanka at 07:47 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Black-headed ibis
Indische witte ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2500 sec at F3.2, ISO 160, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Palaviya, North Western Province, Sri Lanka at 12:08 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Black-winged kite
Grijze wouw
Elanus caeruleus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/8000 sec at F3.2, ISO 160, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Puttalam, North Western Province, Sri Lanka at 12:10 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Indian pond heron
Indische ralreiger
Ardeola grayii
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/6400 sec at F3.2, ISO 160, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Puttalam, North Western Province, Sri Lanka at 12:18 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Sri lanka junglefowl
Ceylonhoen
Gallus lafayetii
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Sri lanka junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at Pahala Maragahawewa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 14:41 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Green bee-eater
Kleine groene bijeneter
Merops orientalis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/500 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 7.08 m
The photo shows a Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Pahala Maragahawewa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 14:45 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Green imperial pigeon
Groene muskaatduif
Ducula aenea
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2500 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Green imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 14:53 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Oriental darter
Indische slangenhalsvogel
Anhinga melanogaster
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/500 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster). It is a bird in the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 14:57 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Crested serpent eagle
Indische slangenarend
Spilornis cheela
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/250 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 5.96 m
The photo shows a Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 15:05 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Plain prinia
Witteugelprinia
Prinia inornata
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1600 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Plain prinia (Prinia inornata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 15:43 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Jerdon's bush lark
Jerdons leeuwerik
Mirafra affinis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/3200 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Jerdon's bush lark (Mirafra affinis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 15:44 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Indian peafowl
Blauwe pauw
Pavo cristatus
COOLPIX P7800, 1/60 sec at F3.5, ISO 360
The photo shows a Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at 15:44 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Indian robin
Indisch paapje
Saxicoloides fulicatus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2000 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Indian robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 15:47 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Orange-breasted green pigeon
Oranjeborstpapegaaiduif
Treron bicinctus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/8000 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Orange-breasted green pigeon (Treron bicinctus). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 15:48 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Red-wattled lapwing
Indische kievit
Vanellus indicus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/4000 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 7.08 m
The photo shows a Red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 15:51 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Brahminy kite
Brahmaanse wouw
Haliastur indus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2000 sec at F3.2, ISO 800, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 16:41 on Sunday November 18, 2018.
Woolly-necked stork
Bisschopsooievaar
Ciconia episcopus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2500 sec at F2.8, ISO 800, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Mahawilachchiya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 16:59 on Sunday November 18, 2018.