BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Information and Discussion on Other KZN Parks
User avatar
Amoli
Posts: 6032
Joined: Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:30 am
Country: South Africa
Location: Kempton Park
Contact:

BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Amoli »

0/* 0/* - would anybody know where I can go birding around Pinetown, Westville, Durban - a 20-30km radius ...

I will be in this area this long weekend and would love to do some birding (while the others go swimming lol )

I am not a keen hiker, so I would look for places where I can drive my car - lol

What birds are quite common in the area - that is without mentioning the Indian Myna.. =O:


Pretoriuskop
Satara
Shingwedzi
20-30 Dec 2014
User avatar
Bushcraft
Posts: 13359
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 2:59 pm
Location: KZN, South Africa
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Bushcraft »

As you probably know Amoli, I’m no birder, but the Durban Botanical Gardens is an option. There’s Umgeni Bird Park, Mitchell Park in Berea area, but “caged” birds and there’s a bird park in Toti also with “free” birds, but very small.

My garden is also available =O: =O:


User avatar
Bushcraft
Posts: 13359
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 2:59 pm
Location: KZN, South Africa
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Bushcraft »

Check this link out Amoli \O Not sure how safe it is though -O-

http://showme.co.za/durban/lifestyle/vi ... e-reserve/


User avatar
Bushcraft
Posts: 13359
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 2:59 pm
Location: KZN, South Africa
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Bushcraft »



User avatar
Bushcraft
Posts: 13359
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 2:59 pm
Location: KZN, South Africa
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Bushcraft »



User avatar
Toko
Posts: 26619
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 12:29 pm
Country: -

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Toko »

Botanical garden is tops for birding!


User avatar
Amoli
Posts: 6032
Joined: Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:30 am
Country: South Africa
Location: Kempton Park
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Amoli »

O/\ O/\ BC and Toko - the locals normally know the safety issues. Thanks a lot - I will follow the links.

- just maybe I should do the Botanical Gardens. O0


Pretoriuskop
Satara
Shingwedzi
20-30 Dec 2014
User avatar
RogerFraser
Site Admin
Posts: 6000
Joined: Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:36 pm
Country: South Africa
Location: Durban
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by RogerFraser »

0/* Amoli

You might also find some information and directions here .Some of these are a bit further that the 20km-30km .Can recommend the Bird of prey sanctuary .

http://blpn.org/activities/directions-t ... ub-venues/


User avatar
RogerFraser
Site Admin
Posts: 6000
Joined: Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:36 pm
Country: South Africa
Location: Durban
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by RogerFraser »

Also just saw a post for someone here on Facebook :

http://showme.co.za/durban/lifestyle/pi ... ey-park-2/

Gaynor Watson Donovan‎BirdLife South Africa
Pigeon Valley Park in KZN is an absolute gem and should be a must for all Durban birders and those visiting the area. The highlight of my weekend visit was the Narina Trogon which was a great surprise. Among the other sightings was the Spotted Groundthrush, Black-throated Wattle-Eye, a number of different sunbirds, African and Red-Billed Firefinches, Thick-Billed Weavers, Cape and Chinspot Batis, Yellow-Rumped Tinkerbird, Brown-Hooded Kingfisher, Black Sparrowhawk - among others. Definitely worth a visit


User avatar
Bushcraft
Posts: 13359
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 2:59 pm
Location: KZN, South Africa
Contact:

Re: BIRDING IN AND AROUND DURBAN

Post by Bushcraft »

Amoli wrote:
- just maybe I should do the Botanical Gardens. O0
If you don't want to drive around too much I would do as you say. Just make sure the Parlotones, etc aren't there. I suppose you could dance and bird together \O


Post Reply

Return to “Other KZN Game Parks & Nature Reserves”