| 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 / -29.76984; 31.0445293 |
| 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. The reserve is currently under the auspices of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS).
History
Previously natural grassland, the area was once used for market gardening and military purposes, but is now a demarcated municipal nature reserve. The area is in the process of being proclaimed a national nature reserve.
Flora and fauna
Birds
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.
Mammals
Dwarf mongoose, red and white duiker and spotted genets are known to inhabit the area.
Vegetation
Wild hibiscus, natal figs and milkwood trees are found in the reserve. Many of the species of vegetation are alien.
References
- "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) - ^ "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.
- ^ "Virginia Bush Trail". Nightjar Travel. Retrieved 28 May 2016.