World’s Largest Snake Gathering: Discover Manitoba’s Narcisse Snake Dens

At September 19, 2024
By Niroshan Mirando
In Conservations, Species Watch, Tips & Ticks, Travel Locations
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an you imagine that just 110 kilometers from Winnipeg, the lively capital of Manitoba with a population of just over 800,000, lies one of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles? Each spring, tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge from their limestone dens, shaking off the long grip of the harsh Canadian winter. These snakes slither in overwhelming numbers, driven by a primal instinct to mate before disappearing into their summer habitats. The sight of them coiling and writhing in the sun is nothing short of breathtaking, drawing in both curious tourists and dedicated wildlife researchers from around the globe. Witnessing so many snakes in one place is truly mesmerizing and an unforgettable experience for anyone brave and lucky enough to see it.

At March 13, 2014
By Niroshan Mirando
In Conservations, Species Watch, Tips & Ticks, Trip Reports
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My First flamingo encounter, Mannar 2013

I had this fantasy for a long time to take some good pictures of flamingos because I had always been fascinated with pictures taken in Africa and by some of my fellow Sri Lankan photographers. Back in January 2013, I had my first stroke of luck with these elusive birds at the Mannar slattern. However the sighting was under extremely harsh lighting and at a very long distance, so I had to be content with a few record shots. However last year around March, I had a better encounter with these amazing birds at the Bundala Lagoon in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka. The sighting was good but approaching them was nearly impossible, as they were far from the lagoon. As Bundala was a national park the rules did not permit me to approach them by foot or to get closer. Again, I had to settle for some long-range shots.