The Knysna estuary falls into the Garden Route UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This particular estuary was rated number one in South Africa for its conservation importance.
The Garden Route Biosphere Reserve is also an integral area for the conservation of large mammals, and is the natural habitat for the likes of elephants, the Cape buffalo and black rhino.
This reserve, which spans 698,363 hectares, includes the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area, Wilderness Lake Ramsar site, Garden Route National Park and two World Heritage sites, the Nelson Bay Cave and the Langkloof Valley.
SANParks announced some exciting news on Facebook. The Knysna estuary was teeming with birdlife. The African Black Oystercatchers, along with other birds ‘vulnerable to disturbance’ were spotted wading in and around the waters.
The SANParks Knysna estuary team reported on the good news while on a patrol, identifying whether there were any visible changes in the estuary.
It seems the birds that usually avoid areas with human disturbance are enjoying having the waters to themselves for a change.
Image: Facebook/ SANParks Garden Route/ Megan Bradfield Taplin, Owen Cedric Govender, Kyle Smith
Image: Facebook/ SANParks Garden Route/ Megan Bradfield Taplin, Owen Cedric Govender, Kyle Smith
Image: Facebook/ SANParks Garden Route/ Megan Bradfield Taplin, Owen Cedric Govender, Kyle Smith
Image: Getaway Gallery
