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]
| Bluff Nature Reserve | |
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| Happy Valley | |
 The pan seen from the hide near the entrance | |
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| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°56′05″S 30°59′34″E / 29.9348011°S 30.9926509°E |
| Area | 45 ha (110 acres) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife |
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The nature reserve has bird watching facilities which overlook the pan. There is a self-guided trail throughout the reserve.[1]
Flora and fauna
editThe 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
editThe following birds are found in the reserve:[5]
Mammals
editThe 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
edit- ^ 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.