| Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
 View from the south | |
  Map of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°48′23″S 31°02′15″E / 29.806404°S 31.037402°E / -29.806404; 31.037402 |
| Area | 76 ha (190 acres) |
| Established | 1977 |
| Governing body | Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife |
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve is located at the mouth of the Umgeni River in Durban North, a suburb of Durban, South Africa. The nature reserve, proclaimed in 1977, protects 76 hectares of a natural estuarine system, and was declared a national monument in 1980.
Flora and fauna
Three species of protected mangrove trees are found in the reserve: black, red, and white. The reserve is home to a number of animal species, including mudskippers, fiddler crabs and the mangrove kingfisher.
Facilities
The area is used as a nature conservation education centre and has an activities centre available for educational groups. An elevated boardwalk throughout the reserve allows visitors to walk through the swamps at high tide along three trails. The reserve also provides a bird hide for the use of birdwatchers.
References
- ^ "Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal". South African Tourism. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ^ JayWay. "KZN Wildlife - Beachwood Mangrove". www.kznwildlife.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- Blackmore, Andrew; Goosen, Magda (2017). "Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve" (PDF). doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.34344.37125. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- "Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ^ "Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve in Durban - English Blog | By South Africa Channel". www.southafrica.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- "Exploring KZN's green spaces: the secret life of Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve - Getaway Magazine". Getaway Magazine. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2016.