Morning Bird Watching in My Home Garden

 Morning Bird Watching in My Home Garden – 12 Species Spotted in Just 1 Hour

Date: 3rd August 2025

Time: 7:10 AM – 8:10 AM

Location: Home Garden, Bingiriya, Sri Lanka

Spending a quiet morning in the garden turned into an exciting birdwatching experience. Within just one hour, I was able to spot 12 different bird species, highlighting the biodiversity that exists right at our doorstep.

My garden continues to be a haven for both common and lesser-seen birds. The sightings included a mix of doves, sunbirds, bulbuls, and even an endemic Sri Lanka Red-backed Flameback, which is always a special treat.

Spotted Dove

Highlights of the Session

• Sri Lanka Red-backed Flameback – A pair of these endemic woodpeckers made a brief yet beautiful appearance.
• • Black-hooded Oriole – A single oriole, with its striking yellow and black plumage, stood out among the greenery.
• • Yellow-billed Babblers – A lively group of eight chattered through the trees, constantly on the move.

Sri Lanka Red-backed Flameback - Endemic to Sri Lanka

Bird Species List and Individual Count

Bird Species	Count
Asian Koel	3
Rock Pigeon	3
Spotted Dove	3
Sri Lanka Red-backed Flameback	2
Large-billed Crow	6
Black-hooded Oriole	1
Common Tailorbird	1
Red-vented Bulbul	3
Yellow-billed Babbler	8
Common Myna	2
Purple-rumped Sunbird	2
Scaly-breasted Munia	4

 

Bird Species

Count

Asian Koel

3

Rock Pigeon

3

Spotted Dove

3

Sri Lanka Red-backed Flameback

2

Large-billed Crow

6

Black-hooded Oriole

1

Common Tailorbird

1

Red-vented Bulbul

3

Yellow-billed Babbler

8

Common Myna

2

Purple-rumped Sunbird

2

Scaly-breasted Munia

4

Asian Koel (male)

This short yet rewarding session is a reminder of the wonders waiting just outside our doors. Whether you're a nature lover, a beginner birder, or simply someone who enjoys a peaceful morning, your home garden can offer surprising sightings if you take the time to look and listen.

More birdwatching stories and photography coming soon! I’ll be sharing detailed posts from other locations as well—including national parks and wetlands across Sri Lanka.

Common Myna

Pair of Yellow Billed Babbler

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