uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
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Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris borealis
The Cory's shearwater (Calonectris borealis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape
Provinces where Cory's Shearwater is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
17 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Cory's Shearwater
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Cory's Shearwater recorded here
More stays nearby
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito
From R 13,000a night
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 4,280a night
Makongo Hills Lodge
Magudu
From R 1,280a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
From R 5,400a night
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond
From R 5,990a night
Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Sungubala Eco Camp
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 1,140a night
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park
From R 1,691a night
Birder friendly
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Penwarn Farm
Underberg
From R 1,200a night
Birder friendly
Berghouse & Cottages
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 1,950a night
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Birder friendly
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Birder friendly
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Nottingham Road
From R 4,100a night
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Cory's Shearwater
Hosts have recorded the Cory's Shearwater at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Kamberg Nature Reserve.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Calonectris borealis
Records
17
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Cory's Shearwater on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Cory's Shearwater in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Cory's Shearwater at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, 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 Cory's Shearwater in South Africa?
The Cory's Shearwater is most recorded in Western Cape (100% of records), based on 17 iNaturalist observations. 10 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Cory's Shearwater on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Cory's Shearwater?
The Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris borealis) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Cory's Shearwater?
The Cory's shearwater (Calonectris borealis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. The genus name Calonectris comes from Ancient Greek kalos, "good" and nectris, "swimmer", and borealis is Latin for "northern". The English name is for the American ornithologist Charles B. Cory.