නවදන්කුලම ජලාශය

Anawilundawa is made up of nine tanks linked together to form a unique irrigation system. The six large tanks – Pinkattiya, Maradansola, Anawilundawa, Mayyawa, Surawila and Vellawali – and three smaller peripheral tanks, exist as a single system and are located close to Nalladarankattuwa. Although there is no longer a definite trace of the waterways that fed the system, the system is now watered by the flood waters of the Deduru Oya brought to the area via the Sengaloya scheme. The Anawilundawa tanks abound with birdlife and is one of the three RAMSAR wetlands in the country. HOW TO GET THERE: - Colombo – Negombo – Chilaw – look for a Board on the left “Nawadankulama” at 105th km Post- turn right – 3km to the tank. (3 hours) BIRDS AT NAWADANKULAMA TANK Collared Dove, Indian Grey Partridge, Pintail, Gargeni, Osprey, Black-tailed Godwit, Wood Sandpiper, Little Grebe, Cotton Teal, Common Coot, Brown Fish Owl, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Crested Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black-backed Yellow Woodpecker, Golden-backed Woodpecker, Orange-breasted Green Pigeon, Purple Heron ,Grey Heron, Blue-faced Malkoha, Indian Pitta, and Crested Tree Swift