Steenbok Nature Reserve

The days when Steenbok and Ostriches frequented Leisure Isle are history but there is still an abundance of fauna, particularly birds and butterflies. Over 100 birds have been identified and thanks to Margaret Richards of Leisure Isle and Trevor Hardaker (refer Links to access his magnificent website) we are able to feature all of these with suitable descriptions written by Anne Brash of Knysna who was also responsible for checking the listing of birds identified.

In the case of butterflies 25 species have been identified by Dave Edge of Brenton On Sea who also supplied the photographs and descriptive material. Our list of animals, with identification provided by Hylton Herd of SANParks Knysna, is still very small. This is mainly because many of our animal species are nocturnal and difficult to photograph. However in time, with the help of all those interested in fauna and Leisure Isle, we plan to expand the list significantly. Interested persons are invited to submit details, and photographs in digital format, of any species observed that are not yet featured on this website. Kindly refer to the Contact Us page for contact details.

© Steenbok Nature Reserve 2009
P O Box 676, Knysna, 6570
Tel (083)754 5390 or 044 384 1896
Email: info@steenboknaturereserve.org.za

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