Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Melodious Lark
Mirafra cheniana
The melodious lark (Mirafra cheniana) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Eastern Cape and beyond
Provinces where Melodious Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
28 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Melodious Lark
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Weenen
Weenen Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Melodious Lark recorded here
Spioenkop
Spioenkop Resort
From R 240a night
Melodious Lark recorded here
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The Midlands
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When and where to find the Melodious Lark
Hosts have recorded the Melodious Lark at stays in or beside Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve and Weenen Game 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
Mirafra cheniana
Records
28
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Melodious Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Melodious Lark in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Melodious Lark at stays in or beside Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve and Weenen 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 Melodious Lark in South Africa?
The Melodious Lark is most recorded in Eastern Cape (29% of records), Free State (21% of records), Northern Cape (14% of records), based on 28 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Melodious Lark on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Melodious Lark?
The Melodious Lark (Mirafra cheniana) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Melodious Lark?
The melodious lark (Mirafra cheniana) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa. It is currently threatened by habitat loss.
