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Rooisand Nature Reserve

Western Cape  >  South Africa

The Rooisand Nature Reserve with its birdhide offers the best views on the Bot River Estuary.

Added* by Paul Poletajew
Most recent update 14 maaliskuu 2023

Description

The Bot River Estuary is an Important Bird Area and therefore rich in waders (Three-banded Plover, Little Stint, Whimbrel, Curlew Sandpiper), waterfowl (Cape Teal, Glossy Ibis, Sacred Ibis) and also coastal shrub inhabiting species.

Details

Access

Driving the R44 eastwards from Kleinmond after ca. 400 m there is a sign showing the way on a dirt road leading the small forest on the left side and open shrub land on the right side. Follow the dirt road for ca. 3 km when you will reach a parking spot and the beginning of a boardwalk that will lead you to the bird hide.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Sea , Dunes , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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