| Bluff Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Happy Valley | |
 The pan seen from the hide near the entrance | |
  Map of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°56′05″S 30°59′34″E / 29.9348011°S 30.9926509°E / -29.9348011; 30.9926509 |
| Area | 45 ha (110 acres) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife |
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Bluff Nature Reserve is a 45 hectare protected pan and forest in the suburb of The Bluff, Durban, South Africa. The park was proclaimed in 1974, making it Durban's oldest nature reserve, and is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
The nature reserve has bird watching facilities which overlook the pan. There is a self-guided trail throughout the reserve.
Flora and fauna
The pan section of the park contains the remnant of a large swamp that once covered the area, while the forest section comprises a small patch of coastal lowland forest.
Birds
The following birds are found in the reserve:
Mammals
The following mammals are found in the reserve:
- Banded Mongoose
- Common Rodent Mole
- Giant Musk Shrew
- Grey Climbing Mouse
- Hottentot Golden Mole
- Multimammate Mouse
- Slender Mongoose
- Vervet Monkey
References
- ^ JayWay. "KZN Wildlife - Bluff". www.kznwildlife.com. 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 | Places of interest | KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa". www.bluegnu.co.za. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- "Bluff Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ "Bluff Nature Reserve". pathfinda.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ "Bluff Nature Reserve | Durban". showme.co.za. Retrieved 6 July 2016.