Kumana National Park
Kumana is Sri Lanka’s best location to witness migratory birds and aquatic birds in large numbers. Species such as flamingos, herons, ibis and many others nest in the mangrove swamps especially in the months of May and June. Kumana is also known as the Yala East national park. This bird watching heaven Lies on the south -east coast in Eastern Provience, 12 km south of Arugam bay, and is accessible from the Wellawaya -Pottuvil Road.
Commonly spotted birds include pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets and little cormorants. Besides the prolific birdlife, Kumana is also home to some of the mammals found in the larger Yala (West) park, such as elephants and leopards. The vegetation in Kumana consists mainly of mangrove trees, kumbuk trees and the karan fern, as well as the open marsh area.