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| Bluff Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Happy Valley | |
 The pan seen from the hide near the entrance | |
  Location within KwaZulu-Natal | |
| 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 |
| Website | Official Webpage |
Bluff Nature Reserve is a 45 hectares (110 acres) 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
[edit]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 KwaZulu-Natal coastal lowland forest.[4]
Birds
[edit]The following birds are found in the reserve:[5]
Mammals
[edit]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
[edit]- 1 2 3 JayWay. "Bluff". KZN Wildlife. 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, Durban". BlueGnu. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ↑ "Bluff Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- 1 2 "Bluff Nature Reserve". pathfinda.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- 1 2 "Bluff Nature Reserve | Durban". showme.co.za. Retrieved 6 July 2016.