Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve
| Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve | |
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  Map of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°48′29″S 31°00′27″E / 29.808154°S 31.0076124°ECoordinates: 29°48′29″S 31°00′27″E / 29.808154°S 31.0076124°E |
| Area | 76 ha (190 acres) |
| Established | 1977 |
| Governing body | Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife |
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Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve is located at the mouth of the Umgeni River in Durban North, a suburb of Durban, South Africa.[1] The nature reserve, proclaimed in 1977,[2] protects 76 hectares of a natural estuarine system.
Flora and fauna
Three species of protected mangrove trees are found in the reserve: black, red, and white.[1] The reserve is home to a number of animal species, including mudskippers, fiddler crabs and the mangrove kingfisher.[1]
Facilities
The area is used as a nature conservation education centre[3] and has an activities centre available for educational groups.[2] An elevated boardwalk throughout the reserve allows visitors to walk through the swamps at high tide along three trails.[4][5] The reserve also provides a bird hide for the use of birdwatchers.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal". South African Tourism. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- 1 2 JayWay. "KZN Wildlife - Beachwood Mangrove". www.kznwildlife.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ↑ "Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- 1 2 "Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve in Durban - English Blog | By South Africa Channel". www.southafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ↑ "Exploring KZN’s green spaces: the secret life of Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve - Getaway Magazine". Getaway Magazine. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2016-05-20.