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T.C. Robertson Nature Reserve
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Categories: roadside attraction; picnic; trails
T.C.Robertson Nature Reserve is situated on the outskirts of the coastal town of Scottburgh on the south bank of the Mpambanyoni River close to its mouth. It is about 60ha in extent and was established in 1989. It is named after the famous author, ecologist and conservationist Dr. Thomas Chalmers Robertson, who lived the past 16 years of his life in Scottburgh. The reserve is part of the townlands of Scottburgh.
Specials to look out for are African Fish-Eagle, Blacksmith Lapwing, Village and Yellow Weavers, Water Thick-knee, Common and Wood Sandpipers, Little Rush Warbler, Terrestrial Brownbul, Yellow-bellied Greenbul, Brown Scrub-robin, Red-capped Robin-chat, Chorister Robin-chat, White-starred Robin, Spotted Ground-Thrush, Green Malkoha, Yellow-throated Longclaw, Barratt's Warbler, African Goshawk, African Harrier-Hawk and Black Sparrowhawk.
Directions
Take the old South Coast main road to Scottburgh, The turn off to the reserve is situated on the southern side of the bridge over the Mpambinyoni river. The entrance is sign posted requiring a sharp turn to the right if you approach from the north ( Durban ).
Additional Info
No entrance fee is payable at the gate. There are several picnic and braai sites in the reserve, as well as toilets. A system of trails of about 10km in length covers all of the habitats in the reserve.
Booking is unnecessary. Day visitors only.
Contact
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Mike Gower
- Mobile: +27 (0)082 406 9891