Colombo is not a city most people associate with wildlife. But once the sun sets and the traffic fades, an entirely different world wakes up in the marshes around Diyasaru Park. As part of Fishing Cat February, we joined two late-night safaris exploring these wetlands — trading a comfortable Saturday night for muddy boardwalks, torchlight, and the…
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An Urban Wetland. A Walk in the Park
It’s an overcast Sunday afternoon, and while the clouds keep the sun at bay, the day is devoid of its usual humidity and seems perfect for walking. Today, like many times before, we are letting our two dogs explore the wetland. Almost a stone’s throw from the Parliament Complex at Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte, the Diyasaru Uyana (formerly known as the Thalawathugoda Biodiversity…
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