Galkadawala Lodge

Sri Lanka

Folder: Asia
A series of photographs taken by Steve & Belinda Garland in October in Sri Lanka
Galkadawala Lodge

Galkadawala Lodge

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The first place we stayed - effectively a sort of tree-house surrounded by nature.
Our lounge at Gadalkawala

Our lounge at Gadalkawala

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Our room at Galkadawala

Our room at Galkadawala

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Whip Scorpion - Galkadawala

Whip Scorpion - Galkadawala

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These are arachnids, related to scorpions, but without a nasty sting. They look pretty scary though. About 12cm long - they only come out after dark!
Caterpillar - Galkadawala

Caterpillar - Galkadawala

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These were common (about 6cm long)
Beetle

Beetle

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I think this is a male firefly.
Moth

Moth

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Amazing moth in our bedroom at Galkadawala
Assassin Bug - Galkadawala

Assassin Bug - Galkadawala

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These feed on other insects, especially ants and termites. They sit around outside the ant/termite nest entrances and stab their prey with their proboscis, suck out the juice and then stick the carcase to their backs!
Flower

Flower

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Exotic flower growing on a farm at Galkadawala, Sri Lanka
Baya Weaverbirds and nests

Baya Weaverbirds and nests

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Baya Weaverbirds and nests

Baya Weaverbirds and nests

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Crested Tree-swallow

Crested Tree-swallow

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Spotted Munia on its nest

Spotted Munia on its nest

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Lizard on a post

Lizard on a post

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Grasshopper - Galkadawala

Grasshopper - Galkadawala

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A beautifully camouflaged insect
Termite mass emergence

Termite mass emergence

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These are emerging from a wooden stool in the Galkadawala Lodge!
Galkadawala tank

Galkadawala tank

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Tanks are artificial lakes where water is captured behind a barrage/dam during the wet season to use through the dry season. They are very important for wildlife too in Sri Lanka
Frog

Frog

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A very tiny frog on the path by the tank at Galkadawala
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