HOW TO GET THERE: - From Colombo this sanctuary can be reached using the following route. Colombo – Nugegoda – Pepiliyana – drive towards Bellanwila Temple, as you pass the temple turn to your left and after 30 metres turn to your right again. This road goes through the marshes. You can also go pass the temple for about 200m and turn right towards the “Pump House” of the Water Resources Board from where there is a foot path of about 1/2 km in to the marsh along the river. BIRDS AT BELLANVILA - ATTIDIYA SANCTUARY Lesser Whistling Teal, Asian Open bill, Purple Heron, Blyth’s Reed Warbler, Pallas Grass hopper Warbler, Ashy & White - browed Prinia, White Ibis, Black -headed Oriole, Purple Coot, Water Cock, Common, Pied, White-breasted & Stork-billed Kingfishers, Black winged Stilt Spot Billed Pelican, White-breasted Water hen, Ruddy Crake and many more. Coordinates: 6°51′N 79°54′E Province Western Province District Colombo District Time zone +5.30