Virginia Bush Nature Reserve
# Virginia Bush Nature Reserve

Virginia Bush Nature Reserve is a 38 hectare coastal bush reserve in the suburb of Durban North, Durban, South Africa. The reserve is currently under the auspices of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS).

## History

Previously natural grassland, the area was once used for market gardening and military purposes, but is now a demarcated municipal nature reserve. The area is in the process of being proclaimed a national nature reserve.

## Flora and fauna

### Birds

The following birds can be in Virginia Bush: the natal robin, bluebilled firefinch, boubou shrike, bush shrike, flycatcher, green twinspot, grey waxbill, purple crested-lourie and the whitebrowed robin.

### Mammals

Dwarf mongoose, red and white duiker and spotted genets are known to inhabit the area.

### Vegetation

Wild hibiscus, natal figs and milkwood trees are found in the reserve. Many of the species of vegetation are alien.

