Grey-headed Fish Eagle on a low branch

Grey headed Fish Eagle, Sri Lanka

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Crested Hawk Eagle getting to the stream for a drink

Crested Hawk Eagle was staying alert before getting its drink

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Sunlight on Ruddy Mongoose face

The ruddy mongoose was foliaging on the undergrowth in the shade.

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Sri Lanka Leopard resting along a dirt track

Sri Lanka Leopard taking a break. It was wide in the open for a nice easy shot.

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Sri Lanka Leopard licking its paw

The leopard was so relax, grooming itself despite a few jeeps parked a short distance away.

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Sri Lanka Leopard resting on the dirt track

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Close-up of the licking action

Sri Lanka Leopard licking its paw

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Sambar deer at Horton Plains

A large sambar deer found at Horton Plains

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Sambar deer at Horton Plains

Sambar deer keep a wary eye on visitors at Horton Plains. This one prefer to keep its distance.

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Green-crested Lizard eyeing on the dragonfly

A green-crested lizard staying motionlessly on a palm tree overhanging a pond. Waiting for the right moment to prey on the dragonfly.

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Kangaroo Lizard over a rock

A Kangaroo Lizard on a rock, keeping a wary eye on passer-by

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Sloth bear crossing a bridge

This sloth bear was crossing a bridge when our jeep encountered it. It hesitated for a moment when it saw our vehicle. But eventually, decided to move on.

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Bengal Monitor Lizard on a palm tree

A bengal monitor lizard peeking at us

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Lesser Adjutant in flight

A lesser Adjutant in flight in the middle of the day.

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An agitated lesser adjutant spreading its wing

Lesser adjutant showing off its size

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Shikra on a tree branch overlooking a river

A beautiful shikra overlooking a river

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Grey headed Fish Eagle low on a dead branch (Lunugamvehera National Park)

Grey headed Fish Eagle was quite common in Lunugamvehera National Park.

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Bengal Monitor Lizard looking for food

This Bengal Monitor Lizard was using its sense of smell to locate for food. It was seen digging the sands.

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Spotted Deers on alert at Lunugamvehera National Park

These deers are one of the food source for the Sri Lanka Leopard.

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A sub-adult tufted grey langur lying on a branch (Lunugamvehera National Park)

Turfted Grey Langur was settling down comfortably on a branch.

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Tufted Grey Langur resting on branch (Lunugamvehera National Park)

Getting ready to sleep

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Indian Muntjac (Lunugamvehera National Park)

An Indian Muntjac was seen heading down to the water pond for a drink

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Crested Hawk Eagle cooling down in a stream (Lunugamvehera National Park)

This crested hawk eagle was seen taking a bath in midday.

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Eurasian Wild Pig (Lunugamvehera National Park)

Eurasian Wild Pig was quite skittish. It was in the mud pool before getting up and walked away.

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Water Buffalo and calf (Lunugamvehera National Park)

A calf staying close to its mother.

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