Kokkilai Lagoon
| Kokkilai lagoon கொக்குளாய் කෝකිලායි | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary inflows Churiyan Aru | | |
| Primary outflows | Indian Ocean | |
| Surface area | 29.95 square kilometres (11.56 sq mi) | |
| Max. depth | 4 metres (13 ft) | |
| Surface elevation | Sea level | |
| Settlements | Kokkilai Kokkuthoduvai | |
Kokkilai lagoon (
sand bar between the lagoon and the Indian Ocean.[1]
The lagoon is fed by a number of small
brackish
.
The lagoon is surrounded by a
scrubland and open forest. The land is used for prawn fishing, paddy cultivation and some shifting cultivation
.
The lagoon has extensive
pink flamingoes.[2]
The lagoon was designated a
wildlife sanctuary in 1951. It has since been popular for its bird sanctuary and boat safari amongst tourists.[3]
References
- S.W. Kotagama, Leonard Pinto and Jayampathi L. Samarakoon. "Sri Lanka" (PDF). Wetlands International. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ^ "Kokku'laay". TamilNet. 26 May 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ^ "From Kanniyai to Kokkilai via Tiriyaya". Daily News, Sri Lanka. 10 August 2002. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ^ "Kokkilai Lagoon & Bird Sanctuary - 4 hrs". Cross Country Travels Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2021-11-27.