KwaZulu-Natal
NBG
Kingfisher Lake and Turraea Trail
In the heart of the Garden is Kingfisher Lake. This peaceful stretch
of open water is very rich in bird life, and a family of otters have
been spotted in the river that flows into it. You can sometimes find
traces of otter activity on the banks of the lake.
Around
the lake is the Turraea Trail, an easy walk with excellent views of
the lake and several good bird watching spots. Look out for Turraea
tree flowers on the walk. Their sweet fragrance fills the air on the
Turraea Trail in September and October.
Just
off the Turraea Trail is a grove of fever trees ( Acacia xanthophloea).
Normally found further north in KwaZulu-Natal, they have remarkable
yellowy green bark.
Bird watching in the garden is very good. Over 150 different species
are found here. This high diversity can be attributed to the many
indigenous plants in the garden - each one attracting its own particular
group of birds to feed, nest or enjoy shelter.
Around
the lake is the Turraea Trail, an easy walk with excellent views of
the lake and several good bird watching spots. Look out for Turraea
tree flowers on the walk. Their sweet fragrance fills the air on the
Turraea Trail in September and October. 
Just
off the Turraea Trail is a grove of fever trees ( Acacia xanthophloea).
Normally found further north in KwaZulu-Natal, they have remarkable
yellowy green bark.