Chelmsford Nature Reserve

Chelmsford Nature Reserve, also known as Chelmsford Dam Nature Reserve is situated on the Ngagane River, which is situated some 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Ladysmith, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

Wildlife

Wildlife includes springbok, oribi, blesbok and red hartebeest. Numerous bird species occur, including the great crested grebe, comb duck, pink-billed lark, black-bellied bustard, African grass-owl and bigger birds like the yellow-billed duck, greater flamingo, lesser flamingo, whiskered tern, osprey and a few fish eagle.

Chelmsford Dam

Chelmsford Dam is the 3rd largest in the province.

Activities

Activities include windsurfing, canoeing and jet skiing.

See also

Protected areas of South Africa

Coordinates: 27°57′42″S 29°54′19″E / 27.96167°S 29.90528°E / -27.96167; 29.90528

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