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Umdoni Bird Sanctuary
Umdoni Bird Sanctuary is situated in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The sanctuary is often simply referred to as The Bird Park by locals or as Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary. The area is roughly 4 hectare, ha of land including a dam on a tributary of the Amanzimtoti River. There are picnic areas and forest trails. A kilometer-long trail runs through the sanctuary. There are three hides on the trail from which visitors can watch some of the 150 species of birds that inhabit the sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to large flocks of Plectropterus gambensis, Spur-winged geese and Dendrocynga viduata, White-faced ducks. The sanctuary was also home to the southernmost breeding pair of Gypohierax angolensis, Palm-nut vultures in 2009. Apaloderma narina, Narina trogons are also often sighted here and the endangered Zoothera guttata, Spotted ground-thrush has been seen. Blue duiker and endangered Cape clawless otters frequent the sanctuary. Gallery [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanzimtoti
Amanzimtoti is a coastal town just south of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The town is well known for its warm climate and numerous beaches, and is a popular tourist destination, particularly with surfers. The annual sardine run attracts many to the Toti beaches. Etymology According to local legend, when the Zulu king Shaka led his army down the south coast on a raid against the Pondos in 1828, he rested on the banks of a river. When drinking the water, he exclaimed "Kanti amanzi amtoti" (isiZulu: "So the water is sweet"). The river came to be known as Amanzimtoti ("Sweet Waters"). The Zulu word for "sweet" is actually ''mnandi'', but, as Shaka's mother had the name Nandi, he invented the word ''mtoti'' to replace ''mnandi'' out of respect not to wear out her name. Locals frequently refer to the town as "Toti".Howard, G. (April 2000). South Coast Sun: ''Times of Toti''. In 2009 the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Geographical Names Committee recommended changing the town's name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
