Virginia Bush Nature Reserve
| Virginia Bush Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Map of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°46′11″S 31°02′40″E / 29.76984°S 31.0445293°E |
| Area | 38 ha (94 acres) |
| Governing body | D'MOSS |
Virginia Bush Nature Reserve is a 38 hectare coastal bush reserve in the suburb of Durban North, Durban, South Africa.[1] The reserve is currently under the auspices of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS).[2]
History
[edit]Previously natural grassland,[3] the area was once used for market gardening and military purposes, but is now a demarcated municipal nature reserve.[4] The area is in the process of being proclaimed a national nature reserve.[5]
Flora and fauna
[edit]Birds
[edit]The following birds can be in Virginia Bush: the natal robin, bluebilled firefinch, boubou shrike, bush shrike, flycatcher, green twinspot, grey waxbill, purple crested-lourie and the whitebrowed robin.[3][6]
Mammals
[edit]Dwarf mongoose, red and white duiker and spotted genets are known to inhabit the area.[3][6]
Vegetation
[edit]Wild hibiscus, natal figs and milkwood trees are found in the reserve.[6] Many of the species of vegetation are alien.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Virginia Bush Nature Reserve". www.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ Spencer, Ethekwini Municipality Communications Department, edited by Fiona Wayman, Neville Grimmet and Angela. "eThekwini Online - Conservation Home Page". www1.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d "Virginia Bush Nature Reserve | Durban". showme.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Virginia Bush Nature Reserve | Open Green Map". www.opengreenmap.org. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Nature Reserve Proclamation". www.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Virginia Bush Trail". Nightjar Travel. Retrieved 28 May 2016.