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Sappi Stanger Bird Hide

Kwazulu-Natal  >  South Africa

The Sappi Stanger Paper Mill has opened their settling pans for birdwatchers. It contains a bird hide and a small picnic area.

Added* by Paul Poletajew
Most recent update 5 octombrie 2023

Description

The Sappi Stanger area is considered as one of the top sites on the North Coast (for waders and waterfowl) and is always good for rarities as well as songbirds in the surrounding thickets.

Details

Access

The Sappi Stanger Bird Hide is situated on private land belonging to the paper company SAPPI. Birders are required to attend the visitors office, sign an indemnity form and get the keys for the birding hide. The office is occupied 24/7 and therefore visitors don't need to announce themselves, but can just come at any time.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Lake , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Agriculture , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer , Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Further down the road leading to the bird hide, you can find a picnic area consisting of ablution facilities, a braai area and more birding possibilities. The area is also enclosed by gates.

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