uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
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Black-headed Heron
Ardea melanocephala
The black-headed heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.
Informazioni sulla specie
Quando andare
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.
Mesi miglioriQualsiasi mese
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~915 records
Curve from 5,384 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.
Dove trovarlo
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Black-headed Heron is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
5,384 records, iNaturalist
Parchi in cui gli host segnalano: Black-headed Heron
Strutture che sostengono una causa
In tutto il KwaZulu-Natal
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville · Da R 6,800 a notte
Avvistato spesso · Birder Friendly
Birdsong Cottage
Howick · Da R 795 a notte
Avvistato spesso · Birder Friendly
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 190 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 190 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park · Prezzo su richiesta
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 130 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 840 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Prezzo su richiesta
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 270 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 200 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Prezzo su richiesta
Avvistato spesso · Birder Friendly
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 360 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 170 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 1,070 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Da R 1,150 a notte
Black-headed Heron: segnalato qui
Altre strutture nelle vicinanze
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito · Da R 13,000 a notte
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville · Da R 4,280 a notte
Makongo Hills Lodge
Magudu · Da R 1,280 a notte
Birder Friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville · Da R 5,400 a notte
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond · Da R 5,990 a notte
Birder Friendly
Sungubala Eco Camp
Drakensberg, Bergville · Da R 1,140 a notte
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park · Da R 1,691 a notte
Birder Friendly
Penwarn Farm
Underberg · Da R 1,200 a notte
Birder Friendly
Berghouse & Cottages
Drakensberg, Bergville · Da R 1,950 a notte
The Elephant Coast
Prossima tappa
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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Quando e dove trovarlo: Black-headed Heron
Gli host hanno segnalato questa specie (Black-headed Heron) in strutture dentro o accanto a uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Giants Castle Game Reserve.
Le ore migliori della giornata
- Le prime ore dopo l’alba e il tardo pomeriggio. Gli uccelli cantano e si nutrono soprattutto nelle ore fresche.
- Mezzogiorno. Più silenzioso, soprattutto nel caldo estivo.
Modi di osservare
Guidare in autonomia
Il Suo veicolo e il Suo ritmo, sulle strade del parco.
Dove lo segnalano gli host
Specie
Ardea melanocephala
Segnalazioni
5,384
Osservazioni su iNaturalist
Ogni prenotazione su Spekboom sostiene la conservazione.
Le domande dei viaggiatori
Una segnalazione significa che un host ha visto questa specie (Black-headed Heron) nella struttura o nei dintorni. Non è mai una garanzia di avvistamento.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Black-headed Heron in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Black-headed Heron at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Kamberg Nature Reserve and Royal Natal National Park. 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 Black-headed Heron in South Africa?
The Black-headed Heron is most recorded in Western Cape (49% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (17% of records), Eastern Cape (13% of records), based on 5,384 iNaturalist observations. 15 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Black-headed Heron on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Black-headed Heron?
The Black-headed Heron 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. uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; iSimangaliso Wetland Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Giants Castle Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Black-headed Heron?
The black-headed heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is mainly resident, but some west African birds move further north in the rainy season.