Limpopo
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Where to see the Montagu's Harrier in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Montagu's Harrier at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Circus pygargus
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Montagu's Harrier
Hosts have recorded the Montagu's Harrier at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Where to base yourself
- Limpopo
KwaZulu-Natal
iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Circus pygargus
Records
44
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Montagu's Harrier on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Montagu's Harrier in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Montagu's Harrier at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland 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 Montagu's Harrier in South Africa?
The Montagu's Harrier is most recorded in Mpumalanga (55% of records), Limpopo (30% of records), Gauteng (7% of records), based on 44 iNaturalist observations. 16 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Montagu's Harrier on site or nearby.
What is the Montagu's Harrier?
The Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Montagu's Harrier
Every stay on the Montagu's Harrier page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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