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Here, we share our passion for preserving the natural world and empowering others to make a positive impact on our planet.
Sparrow Day 2024
"Sparrow Day 2024"The chirping of sparrows filled the air at BLT III, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, as the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL) joined hands with numerous members, students, and passionate citizen scientists to commemorate World...
February Monthly Meeting
"Wetlands and bird conservation"Fogsl monthly lecture will be conducted on "Wetlands and bird conservation" by Prof Sevvandi Jayakody.Lecture will be held on 2nd March 2024 at BLT III, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. From 09.30am to...
January Monthly Meeting
Explore the world of Daytime Raptors with Mr. Deepal Warakagoda, a seasoned birder and the esteemed secretary of the Ceylon Bird Club. In this captivating lecture, Mr. Warakagoda will share his wealth of knowledge and experiences, unraveling the mysteries of these...
Avurudu Bird Count 2024
Avurudu Bird Count 2024 The ‘Aluth Avurudda’ or the Traditional New Year in Sri Lanka is extra special for bird-lovers as Koha (Asian Koel) is considered the harbinger of the new year. Avurudu Bird Count conduct in the complete month of April is a citizen science...
Marine expedition on PELAGIC Birds
FOGSL will conduct an expedition in Sinharaja from the 28th - 30th September and 01st October 2023 (04-days/ 03 nights). Please reserve your place by paying a non-refundable advance of Rs.10,000/= to Indrika (Admin officer) or Anoma (Finance officer) at the FOGSL...
Miscellaneous notes on seabirds comments on observation
Understanding how birds move through different kinds of agriculture and agroforestry is essential for conserving these species and associated biodiversity. Translocation experiments – in which abird is temporarily moved from its territory, tracked as it returns, with...
Global Big Day ! Celebrate birds around the world
Global Big Day ! Celebrate birds around the world on 13, 14, and 15 October 2023 Mark your calendars for October Big Day—14 Oct 2023! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of...
Hanuman Plover: Fascinating Discovery of a New Shorebird Species
The Hanuman Plover, also known as Charadrius seebohmi, is a newly described species of shorebird found in Sri Lanka and South-east India. The species was previously considered a subspecies of the Kentish Plover, Charadrius alexandrinus, but our recent research has...
පුංචි සිලිවටුවා Little stint
The little stint (Calidris minuta or Erolia minuta) is a diminutive wader species known for its petite size, akin to that of a sparrow. In the picturesque landscapes of Sri Lanka, it goes by the charming names of "Punchi Siliwatua" and "Punchi Hinna". These little...
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