What is the African Marsh Harrier?

The African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus) is a bird of prey belonging to the harrier genus Circus. It is largely resident in wetland habitats in southern, central and eastern Africa from South Africa north to South Sudan.

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African Marsh Harrier

Circus ranivorus

The African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus) is a bird of prey belonging to the harrier genus Circus.

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Showing stays that recordAfrican Marsh Harrier20+ stays list it on site or nearby

Spesie-insigte▾

Wanneer om te besoek

Recorded year-round

Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.

Beste maandeEnige maand

Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~143 records

Curve from 621 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Waar jy dit sal kry

Western Cape and beyond

Provinces where African Marsh Harrier is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

621 records, iNaturalist

Parke waar gashere die African Marsh Harrier aanteken

5 plekke
Phinda Private Game ReserveKwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
5 plekke

Plekke om te bly

20+ resultate in KwaZulu-Natal

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 285 voëls aangeteken · African wild dog, Spotted hyena · Game drives

Prys op aanvraag

Kosi Forest Lodge

Manguzi

Betroubaar gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik · Woud-bioom · 41 voëls aangeteken · Hippopotamus, Nile crocodile · Canoeing, Fishing

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

Prys op aanvraag

&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge

Hluhluwe

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 34 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 31,600 per nag

&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

Hluhluwe

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 34 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Wildlife viewing

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 44,800 per nag

&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge

Hluhluwe

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 34 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Hiking

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 44,800 per nag

&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

Hluhluwe

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 34 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Wildlife viewing

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 35,500 per nag

&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge

Hluhluwe

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Woud-bioom · 34 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Hiking

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 36,200 per nag

Cobham

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Southern rock agama, Tree fuchsia · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 190 per nag

Garden Castle

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Southern rock agama, Cape heath · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 190 per nag

Monk's Cowl

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 130 per nag

Kamberg

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Tree fuchsia, Black wildebeest · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 840 per nag

Lotheni

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 32 voëls aangeteken · Southern rock agama, Common eland · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 270 per nag

Highmoor

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 32 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 200 per nag

Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Chacma baboon, Bushbuck · Horse riding, Guided walk

Van R 360 per nag

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 50 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Hiking, Game drives

Van R 1,420 per nag

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Hilltop Camp

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 50 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Game drives

Van R 900 per nag

Ndumo

Ndumo Game Reserve

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 37 voëls aangeteken · Nile crocodile, Hippopotamus · Hiking, Game drives

Van R 190 per nag

Injisuthi

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Woud-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 170 per nag

Didima (Cathedral Peak)

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 31 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Tree fuchsia · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 1,070 per nag

Giant's Castle

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

African Marsh Harrier hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 31 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 1,150 per nag

Meer verblyfplekke naby

Thonga Beach Lodge

Manguzi

Woud-bioom · 60 voëls aangeteken · Humpback whale, Southern right whale · Canoeing, Snorkelling

Prys op aanvraag

Rhino Sands Safari Camp

Hazyview

Savanne-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Zululand Conservation Trust

Van R 22,680 per nag

Sasi Bush Lodge

Bergville

Grasveld-bioom · Spa, Wine tasting

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

Van R 5,400 per nag

&Beyond Phinda Homestead

Hluhluwe

Savanne-bioom · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Prys op aanvraag

Beplan 'n reis rondom hierdie verblyf

Beplan 'n reis

Wanneer en waar om die African Marsh Harrier te vind

Gashere het die African Marsh Harrier aangeteken by verblyf in of langs Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Beste tye van die dag

Laatoggend tot middag. Roofvoëls sweef sodra die son termiek opwek.
Vroegoggend. Sit dikwels terwyl die lug warm word.

Maniere om te kyk

Begeleide ritte van 'n lodge af

'n Gids wat weet waar om te kyk, met veldritte en nagritte in die privaat reservate.

Waar gashere dit aanteken

Phinda

Spesie

Circus ranivorus

Aantekeninge

621

iNaturalist-waarnemings

Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.

Vrae wat reisigers vra

'n Aantekening beteken 'n gasheer het die African Marsh Harrier op die eiendom of naby gesien. Dit is nooit 'n waarborg van 'n waarneming nie.

Which parks and reserves are best for the African Marsh Harrier in KwaZulu-Natal?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Marsh Harrier at stays in or beside Phinda Private Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.

Where can you see the African Marsh Harrier in South Africa?

The African Marsh Harrier is most recorded in Western Cape (55% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (23% of records), Eastern Cape (9% of records), based on 621 iNaturalist observations. 20 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the African Marsh Harrier on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the African Marsh Harrier?

The African Marsh Harrier is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Phinda Private Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.