Hawane Nature Reserve

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Hawane Nature Reserve was first established in 1978 to protect an area of marsh along the Mbuluzi River. This area included the natural habitat of Kniphofia umbrina, a rare Swaziland endemic red hot poker. When the Hawane dam was built in 1988 to provide Mbabane's water supply, the reserve was expanded to protect the surrounding wetlands.[1] The reserve is managed by the Swaziland National Trust Commission.

The reserve's main attraction is its wealth of birdlife. A trail is provided for bird-watching.[2] Bird species include lanner falcon, egyptian goose, pied kingfisher and white-faced whistling duck.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Hawane Nature Reserve". Swaziland National Trust Commission. Retrieved 2009-10-15. 
  2. ↑ "Hawane Dam and horse trails". Rough Guides Ltd. Retrieved 2009-10-15. 
  3. ↑ "Bird Watching". Swaziland Tourism Authority. Retrieved 2009-10-15. 

See also

National parks
Wildlife sanctuaries
Game reserves
Nature reserves
Category · Project

Coordinates: 26°13′19″S 31°05′06″E / 26.222°S 31.085°E / -26.222; 31.085

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