Location Durban, South Africa Area 38 ha | Governing body D'MOSS Phone +27 31 563 6777 | |
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Address Adelaide Tambo Dr, Durban North, Durban, 4051, South Africa Hours Open today · 7AM–4PMTuesday7AM–4PMWednesday7AM–4PMThursday7AM–4PMFriday7AM–4PMSaturday7AM–4PMSunday7AM–4PMMonday7AM–4PMSuggest an edit Similar Springside Nature Reserve, Burman Bush, Beachwood Mangrove Nature R, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature R, North Park Nature Reserve | ||
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).
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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.
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 gennets 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.