Virginia Bush Nature Reserve

Nature reserve in Durban, South Africa

Coordinates29°46′11″S 31°02′40″E / 29.76984°S 31.0445293°E / -29.76984; 31.0445293

Area38 ha (94 acres)

GoverningbodyD'MOSS

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.^[1] The reserve is currently under the auspices of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS).^[2]

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

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.^[3]^[6]

Mammals

Dwarf mongoose, red and white duiker and spotted genets are known to inhabit the area.^[3]^[6]

Vegetation

Wild hibiscus, natal figs and milkwood trees are found in the reserve.^[6] Many of the species of vegetation are alien.^[3]

References

↑ "Virginia Bush Nature Reserve". www.durban.gov.za. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. 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)
1 2 3 4 "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.
1 2 3 "Virginia Bush Trail". Nightjar Travel. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2016.

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