About Us

Chaminda Dilruk (aka. Chammy) is the founder and proprietor of Accipiter Birding Sri Lanka. He has more than 25 years of experience in this field, having worked with two leading wildlife and birding companies, before establishing Accipiter. With his extraordinary field skills, exceptional eyesight, and detailed knowledge, tracking rare birds and roosting sites is his delight and specialty. He has achieved a record of 282 species within 12 days and is highly recommended by many groups. Chammy has also become an accomplished photographer, reveling in the capture of Sri Lanka's splendid natural diversity. While specializing in birds, he has also developed exceptional knowledge of mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, and reptiles. He is a complete outdoor man with a deep love for nature and the skills to ensure he will locate any endemic or sub-species. He is simply one of the best bird spotters in Sri Lanka.

Nalaka is from Kandy the beautiful central hill country of Sri Lanka. He is an expert in wildlife and archeological sites in Sri Lanka. He started his career as a tour guide in 2010. Nalaka’s interests are focuses on birding, wildlife, and culture of Sri Lanka. His love of birding and traveling developed his skills. He is a friendly, patient, cheerful companion and he cares his clients attentively. All these make him a desired travelling companion.

Upul is a professional photographer and wildlife enthusiast. He is an expert on birds, terrestrial and marine mammals, palaeobiodiversity besides natural history. He has had his initial training on natural sciences at The Open University of Sri Lanka with his involvement in many research projects on bears, birds, sambhur, elephants, loris, small cats and endemic fish. He is also a member of the team which conducts bird netting and ringing programmes. Upul has been awarded the National Tour Guide License from the Sri Lanka Tourist Board and is a holder of the Certificate in Wildlife Conservation & Management from The Open University of Sri Lanka and Diploma in Palaeobiodiversity from the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya. He has been touring Sri Lanka for many years and is a responsible tour guide who is a great travelling companion.

Thushara is a lifelong naturalist with a well-known name in the field, with more than 20 years of experience in the tourism industry. He holds a B.Sc Degree in Biological Science from the Open University of Sri Lanka. Thushara is a Sri Lanka Tourist Board licensed Nature and Wildlife lecturer guide and a life member of Field Ornithological Group of Sri Lanka. He is a very hard worker with an un-faded friendly smile at all the time. Thushara is very passionate about Sri Lanka’s wildlife, birds, tropical flora and culture. He is a wildlife researcher for various research projects on flora and fauna. He has been leading tours for many years, with his vast knowledge in this field you will not be missing out on any tiny little info. His overall experience in wildlife and culture makes him preferred traveling companion.

Nadeesh’s love for nature has taken him to a naturalist. He is an expert in birds, mammals and reptiles. He is a passionate bird and wildlife photographer. He is a very talented and energetic tour guide over 10 years of experience in the field. Nadeesh is a tireless worker to fulfill his clients thirst in the field. In his leisure time he enjoys capturing the beauty of our wildlife and nature. Nadeesh enjoys sharing his knowledge with people who visit Sri Lanka. His friendly disposition, all-round knowledge and experience make him a desired travelling companion to be on tour with.