Bluff Nature Reserve

Bluff Nature Reserve
Happy Valley
The pan seen from the hide near the entrance
Bluff Nature Reserve is located in KwaZulu-Natal
Bluff Nature Reserve
Location within KwaZulu-Natal
LocationDurban, South Africa
Coordinates29°56′05″S 30°59′34″E / 29.9348011°S 30.9926509°E / -29.9348011; 30.9926509
Area45 ha (110 acres)
Established1974
Governing bodyEzemvelo KZN Wildlife
WebsiteOfficial Webpage
In the riverine forest

Bluff Nature Reserve is a 45 hectares (110 acres) protected pan and forest in the suburb of The Bluff, Durban, South Africa. The park was proclaimed in 1974, making it Durban's oldest nature reserve, and is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.

The nature reserve has bird watching facilities which overlook the pan. There is a self-guided trail throughout the reserve.

Flora and fauna

The pan section of the park contains the remnant of a large swamp that once covered the area, while the forest section comprises a small patch of KwaZulu-Natal coastal lowland forest.

Birds

The following birds are found in the reserve:

Mammals

The following mammals are found in the reserve:

References

  1. 1 2 3 JayWay. "Bluff". KZN Wildlife. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "Bluff Nature Reserve". www.safarinow.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Bluff Nature Reserve, Durban". BlueGnu. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Bluff Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
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  6. 1 2 "Bluff Nature Reserve | Durban". showme.co.za. Retrieved 6 July 2016.