Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka

27/08/2026

The Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL) warmly invites you to the August Monthly Meeting on “Benefits of Long-Term Biodiversity Monitoring: Lessons from Annaiwilundawa Ramsar Santuary”, presented by Professor Sewwandi Jayakody, Mr. Dulan Ranga and Ms. Waruni Tissera.

Date: 29th August 2026
Time: 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Venue: SCR, Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo.

All are welcome.

24/08/2026

FOG Kids Monthly Program: August

🌙🦉 The Secret World of Owls: Masters of the Night! 🦉🌙

Have you ever heard an owl calling in the darkness and wondered… whooo is out there? 👀🌌

With their incredible night vision, silent flight, sharp senses, and fascinating hunting skills, owls are some of the most mysterious and amazing birds in our nature.

Discover what makes these nocturnal hunters so special and uncover some of the amazing owl species that call Sri Lanka home.

Come join us and discover the silent hunters of the night! 🌙🦉✨

📆 Date: 29th of August
⏰ Time: 9.30 AM to 11.30 AM
📌 Venue: Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

Whooo knows what amazing owl secrets we’ll uncover? 👀🌿

See you there! 🦉💚

19/08/2026

🦅 FOGSL GOLDEN JUBILEE FOUNDERS’ DAY PROGRAMME
✅ PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION

Join us as the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka celebrates 50 remarkable years of ornithology, research, education and conservation.

Programme highlights include:

🎙️ Founders’ Day Oration
“Conservation: 50 Years of Progress”
Delivered by Rohan Pethiyagoda
Linnean Medal Laureate & Veteran Naturalist

📖 Book Launch
“The Best of Malkoha: A Half-Century of Ornithological Writings (1976–2026)”

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
⏰ 4.00 PM–6.00 PM
📍 ILC Auditorium, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

To help us estimate attendance and make the necessary arrangements, please comment below using:
https://forms.gle/BEVsrFeR9maD4nVBA

18/08/2026

🖊️Sign up today!
Learn about how energy infrastructure impacts migratory birds in the Central Asian Flyway. Hear from our bird experts on talks including:
🦆”Impact of renewable energy infrastructures on migratory waterbirds” Prof. Chi Yeung Choi, Duke Kunshan University
🔌”Is Energy Infrastructure Development in Mannar Bird-Safe? A Central Asian Flyway Perspective” Prof. Nihal Dayawansa, President, Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka
🦅”Steppe Eagle Conservation in Action: Lessons from Kazakhstan”Ksenia Zyukova, Senior Specialist, АСБК - Казахстанская ассоциация сохранения биоразнообразия
⚡️”From Monitoring to Mitigation: Reducing Power Infrastructure Impacts on Raptors in Nepal” Amrit Nepali, Project Officer, Bird Conservation Nepal
🤝”Multistakeholder Collaboration for a Nature-Positive Renewable Energy Transition” Manoswini Sarkar, Senior Policy Officer, BirdLife International and Coordinator CMS Energy Task Force
🌏”Migratory bird conservation and energy development in the Central Asian Flyway” Anand Chaudhary (me), Central Asian Flyway Coordinator, BirdLife International Asia
Register here 👉 https://birdlife.zoom.us/.../register/dRgKnvr6QJOWYOTPQbH_6w

🖊️Sign up today!

Learn about how energy infrastructure impacts migratory birds in the Central Asian Flyway. Hear from our bird experts on talks including:

🦆”Impact of renewable energy infrastructures on migratory waterbirds” Prof. Chi Yeung Choi, Duke Kunshan University

🔌”Is Energy Infrastructure Development in Mannar Bird-Safe? A Central Asian Flyway Perspective” Prof. Nihal Dayawansa, President, Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka

🦅”Steppe Eagle Conservation in Action: Lessons from Kazakhstan”Ksenia Zyukova, Senior Specialist, АСБК - Казахстанская ассоциация сохранения биоразнообразия

⚡️”From Monitoring to Mitigation: Reducing Power Infrastructure Impacts on Raptors in Nepal” Amrit Nepali, Project Officer, Bird Conservation Nepal

🤝”Multistakeholder Collaboration for a Nature-Positive Renewable Energy Transition” Manoswini Sarkar, Senior Policy Officer, BirdLife International and Coordinator CMS Energy Task Force

🌏”Migratory bird conservation and energy development in the Central Asian Flyway” Anand Chaudhary (me), Central Asian Flyway Coordinator, BirdLife International Asia

Register here 👉 https://birdlife.zoom.us/meeting/register/dRgKnvr6QJOWYOTPQbH_6w

16/08/2026

🌿 FOGSL GOLDEN JUBILEE FOUNDERS’ DAY ORATION

As the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka celebrates 50 years of research, education and conservation, we invite you to a special Founders’ Day Oration reflecting on the evolution of conservation over the past half-century.

“Conservation: 50 Years of Progress”

The oration will be delivered by Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda, Linnean Medal Laureate and veteran naturalist, whose distinguished contributions have enriched the understanding and conservation of Sri Lanka’s natural heritage.

Join us for an inspiring exploration of the progress achieved, the lessons learned and the challenges that lie ahead for conservation.

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
⏰ 4.00 PM–6.00 PM
📍 ILC Auditorium, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

Be part of this milestone event as FOGSL honours its 50-year journey and looks towards the future of conservation.

16/08/2026

📖 PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN!

Celebrate 50 remarkable years of the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka with a piece of FOGSL history.

“The Best of Malkoha: Half a Century of Ornithological Writings” brings together a treasured selection of ornithological writings published throughout FOGSL’s five-decade journey.

More than a historical compilation, this Golden Jubilee publication is a meaningful souvenir and every purchase helps support FOGSL’s continuing work in bird research, education and conservation.

🎉 Official Book Launch
📅 22 August 2026
📍 ILC Auditorium, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo
🕓 During the FOGSL Founders’ Day Oration

SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE: Rs. 1,500.00
Pre-orders close on 21 August 2026.

LAUNCH-DAY PRICE: Rs. 2,000.00

Pre Order form: https://forms.gle/M9XyCQwvoN6LG22p7

Pre-order your copy before the deadline, save Rs. 1,000.00 and take home a lasting record of 50 years dedicated to Sri Lanka’s birds and nature.

10/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE | FOGSL GOLDEN JUBILEE ✨

Join us as the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka celebrates 50 years of ornithology, conservation, education and public engagement.

The Golden Jubilee Founders’ Day Programme will feature:

🎙️ Founders’ Day Oration
Delivered by Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda
Linnean Medal Laureate & Veteran Naturalist

📖 Book Launch
“The Best of Malkoha: A Half-Century of Ornithological Writings (1976–2026)”

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
⏰ 4.00 PM–6.00 PM
📍 ILC Auditorium, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

Save the date and join us in celebrating this remarkable 50-year journey!

09/08/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE | FOGSL GOLDEN JUBILEE

Join us as the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka celebrates 50 years of ornithology, conservation, education and public engagement.

The Golden Jubilee Founders’ Day Programme will feature:

🎙️ Founders’ Day Oration
Delivered by Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda
Linnean Medal Laureate & Veteran Naturalist

📖 Book Launch
“The Best of Malkoha: A Half-Century of Ornithological Writings (1976–2026)”

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
⏰ 4.00 PM–6.00 PM
📍 ILC Auditorium, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

Save the date and join us in celebrating this remarkable 50-year journey!

08/08/2026

_🦉 A night under the wings of owls! 🌙_

Over 250 participants came together for “Ai Owl Da?” International Owl Day 2026, organized by FOGSL in collaboration with the Ceylon Bird Club

From learning and fun to an exciting owl survey around Colombo, it was a night to remember! 🦉✨

📸 A few moments from the night.