Galway's Land National Park is a small national park situated within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Having been declared as a wildlife sanctuary on 27 May 1938, the Galway's Land was elevated to the national park status on 18 May 2006.[2] The park was declared to conserve the montane ecosystem.[1] Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka considers the Victoria park of Nuwara Eliya and the Galway's Land as two of the most significant birding sites in Sri Lanka.[3] Galway's Land harbours about 20 very rare migrant bird species and 30 native species. Apart from the avifauna, the park has valuable floral species of both native and foreign origin.[4] Galway Forest Lodge is located close to the park.[5]
Black Bird, Ceylon Warbler, Yellow-eared Bulbul, Dusky Blue Flycatcher, Grey-headed Flycatcher, Ceylon Hill White Eye, Kashmir Red-breasted Flycatcher, Grey Tit and many more.
Location Central province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city Nuwara Eliya
Coordinates 6°58′00″N 80°46′38″ECoordinates: 6°58′00″N 80°46′38″E
Area 27 hectares (0.10 sq mi)[1]
Established 1938 (Sanctuary)
2006 (National park)
Governing body Department of Wildlife Conservation