Bluff Nature Reserve
29°56′05″S 30°59′34″E / 29.9348011°S 30.9926509°E / -29.9348011; 30.9926509
Bluff Nature Reserve is a 45 hectare protected pan and forest in the suburb of The Bluff, Durban, South Africa.[1] The park was proclaimed in 1974, making it Durban's oldest nature reserve,[2] and is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.[1]
The nature reserve has bird watching facilities which overlook the pan. There is a self-guided trail throughout the reserve.[1]
Flora and fauna
The pan section of the park contains the remnant of a large swamp that once covered the area,[3] while the forest section comprises a small patch of coastal lowland forest.[4]
Birds
The following birds are found in the reserve:[5]
Mammals
The following mammals are found in the reserve:[5]
- Banded Mongoose
- Common Rodent Mole
- Giant Musk Shrew
- Grey Climbing Mouse
- Hottentot Golden Mole
- Multimammate Mouse
- Slender Mongoose
- Vervet Monkey
References
- ^ a b c JayWay. "KZN Wildlife - Bluff". www.kznwildlife.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ "Bluff Nature Reserve". www.safarinow.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ "Bluff Nature Reserve | Places of interest | KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa". www.bluegnu.co.za. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ "Bluff Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Bluff Nature Reserve". pathfinda.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Bluff Nature Reserve | Durban". showme.co.za. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
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