SRI LANKA 
​PROJECT

The aim of our trip, was to form new conservation partnerships, understand the modern pressures that freshwater habitats face and see what support we can offer to Sri Lankan researchers and the conservationists of the future.

OVERSEAS Sri Lanka Project

In January, our trustees visited Sri Lanka ahead of our celebration of 50 years working on this beautiful island. Back in 1975, our founder Philip Wayre came to Sri Lanka to study freshwater species and in particular the islands otter subspecies. The aim of our trip, was to form new conservation partnerships, understand the modern pressures that freshwater habitats face and see what support we can offer to Sri Lankan researchers and the conservationists of the future. Over the coming days, we will post updates from our trip.

The Otter Trust Trip to Sri Lanka

We've come here to the island of Mannar to see how local people live and how they interact with and benefit from wildlife. 

Pidurangala Rock

During our recent trip to Sri Lanka, our Chairman Roger Walsh had the opportunity to talk to students in an iconic location.

​At the top of Pidurangala Rock, Roger discussed the importance of education and protecting the environment for future generations.

Mannar Bird Club, Mannar Island

​During our trip to Sri Lanka, we donated some equipment to the Mannar Bird Club. Mannar Island is an important wintering site for waders, with over 1 million birds migrating to the feeding sites of the islands costal lagoons, marshes and mudflats.
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We were particularly interested in species that we see at our Dickleburgh Moor Nature Reserve, including Wood Sandpiper, Curlew and Ruff.

Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Sri Lanka

Our founder Philip Wayre visited Hakgala Botanical Gardens, back in 1975 to look for otters and Fishing Cats. During our recent trip to Sri Lanka, we were able to return to the pool at Hakgala and see if anything had changed.