Harold Johnson Nature Reserve

The Harold Johnson Nature Reserve is a small nature reserve (100 hectares (250 acres)) on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. The reserve is administered by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and is on the southern bank of the Tugela River and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the river's mouth.[1]

Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
Coordinates29°12′40″S 31°25′26″E / 29.21111°S 31.42389°E / -29.21111; 31.42389
Area100 hectares (250 acres)

Wildlife species include zebra, bushbuck, impala, blue, red duiker and grey duiker, vervet monkey, slender mongoose, white-tailed mongoose, banded mongoose and porcupine. Over 190 bird species[2] have been observed in the reserve. One hundred and fourteen butterflies species have been recorded.

Two national monuments are located within the boundaries: Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree. In 1879 the British presented an ultimatum to the Zulu nation at the Ultimatum Tree on the banks of the Tugela River; this ultimatum precipitated the Anglo Zulu War.

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ JayWay. "Harold Johnson Nature Reserve Accommodation Overview". Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Retrieved 2014-10-31.
  2. ^ Olivier & Olivier 2003, p. 169.