Birdwatching in Gal Oya

On our last day in Gal Oya, we got up early to head on a bird spotting walk at the nearby lake. This walk was so relaxing and we saw a plethora of different birds (as well as a swimming monitor lizard), in a spectacularly serene setting as the sun rose 🌤️

We spotted weaver birds, pelicans, bee-eaters, kingfishers, egrets, terns, and even a couple of birds of prey - a white-bellied fish eagle and a juvenile crested hawk eagle. The lake at which we saw these birds was so stunning; in the early morning sunlight it acted as a mirror, presenting a perfect reflection of the towering mountaintops above, disturbed only by the occasional ripple emanating from a diving bird. What a perfect way to end our lovely time in Gal Oya 🦅Read more