Gal oya national park

Established in 1954 this serves as the main catchment area for senanayaka samudraya. About 150 species of birds have been recorded in this area. The lesser adjutant, spot-billed pelican and Red-faced malkoha are some of the park’s resident birds. The common water birds that can be found here are the Indian cormorant, oriental darter, grey heron, and lesser whistling duck.