North West – Kgaswane Nature Reserve
About the Birding
Kgwasane’s entrance gate is found in woodland and is a perfect stop for some initial birding and a leg stretch. Here you could get onto White-throated Robin-chat, Black-headed Oriole, Grey-backed Cameroptera in the understorey, Tawny-flanked Prinia and Brown-hooded Kingfisher.
About the Birding Site
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve adjacent to the town of Rustenburg can be very rewarding as it gives one the opportunity to drive up into the mountainous areas. This 5300 hectare reserve is set in the biodiverse habitats of the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Habitats vary from quartzite peaks, broadleaved woodland to stands of protea trees, to wetlands and rolling grasslands. The principal wetland which forms the central area of the reserve is the catchment area for the Hex River.
Other Related Information
Access and facilities:
The reserve is situated on the outskirts of the town of Rustenburg. An entrance fee is payable and there are camping sites.
http://www.parksnorthwest.co.za/kgaswane-mountain-reserve/
Key species:
Cape Vulture, White-bellied Korhaan, Black-chested Snake Eagle, Rock Kestrel, Verreaux’s Eagle, Cape Eagle-Owl, Eurasian Hobby, Black Cuckooshrike, Nicholson’s Pipit, Short-toed Rock Thrush
Contact details:
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Tel: +27 (0)14 533 2050
E-mail: kgaswane@nwpb.org.za
Website: http://www.northwestparks.org.za/